Controller in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at America At Work

A mission-driven nonprofit/community development financial organization committed to expanding economic opportunity. They’re looking for a Controller who combines technical accounting expertise with a passion for strengthening communities.

The Controller leads all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the organization. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, annual audit, loan accounting, payroll, and financial reporting while managing and developing a high-performing accounting team. The Controller is a key partner in maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth.

• Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management.

• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.

• Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships.

• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative, mission-aligned culture.

• Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting.

• Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives.

• Meaningful work that strengthens communities

• Collaborative, missiondriven culture

• Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations

• Leadership growth and professional development