LHH is partnering with one of our larger non-profit clients on this temporary Controller position. This role is anticipated to last at least 6 months in duration and requires up to 3 days a week working onsite in their NYC HQ. Someone with deep technical accounting expertise, advanced general ledger proficiency, and strong systems capabilities across NetSuite, Coupa, and Concur are desired. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience managing audits, producing GAAP‑compliant financials, and preparing or reviewing IRS Form 990.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month‑end and year‑end close process

• Oversee all general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis

• Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Oversee annual audit preparation and liaise with external auditors

• Assist with preparation of Form 990

• Oversee procure‑to‑pay processes using Coupa, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and integration with the GL.

• Manage employee expense reporting through Concur, including policy enforcement and GL mapping.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA‑track strongly preferred

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit accounting preferred

• Strong technical accounting skills with deep general ledger and financial reporting expertise

• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite, Concur, and Coupa highly desired

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)

• Experience overseeing audits in a multi‑entity or grant‑funded environment

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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