What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Controller position at After-School All-Stars Philadelphia & Camden?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Accounting Leadership & Close
Experience
Salary Description
$140,000 - $170,000
Full-time
Description
Accounting Leadership & Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
- Prepare and oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger and all core accounting functions
- Oversee preparation of income statements and key financial reports
- Ensure appropriate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and expense classification
- Lead the annual audit and Single Audit (A-133)
- Serve as point of contact for external auditors
- Maintain continuous audit readiness, including documentation, schedules, and controls
- Strengthen and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Partner with HR on 403(b) audit and compliance requirements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant-specific requirements
- Oversee financial management of multi-state government, foundation, and corporate grants
- Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance for restricted and unrestricted funds
- Strengthen systems for grant reporting, documentation, and audit support
- Provide guidance on financial aspects of grant management across the organization
- Serve as internal lead for Financial Edge, including structure, reporting, and troubleshooting
- Oversee and improve the integration between Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge
- Identify and implement improvements to streamline accounting workflows and reporting processes
- Build scalable systems to support a growing, multi-entity organization
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of approximately 3 finance managers.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
- Build bench strength through coaching, mentorship, and professional development
- Identify and manage financial risks across the organization
- Ensure strong financial discipline through consistent application of policies and controls
- Support the EVP in strengthening organizational financial infrastructure and accountability
- Partner with ASAS chapters and internal teams to ensure alignment on accounting practices and reporting
- Support consistency and clarity across a distributed national network
- Help elevate financial capabilities across the organization through tools, guidance, and collaboration
Experience
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in nonprofit organizations; 12 years preferred
- 5 years’ experience managing and developing a team of direct reports
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required
- CPA strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and grant compliance
- Strong experience leading audits and internal controls
- Experience with Single Audit (A-133) requirements
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage teams and operate in a complex, multi-entity environment
Salary Description
$140,000 - $170,000
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000