MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented hands-on Controller to join our in-person team in Montclair, NJ and serve as a strategic partner to the CFO. This key role ensures financial transparency, accurate and timely financial reporting, with a focus on government contracts, billing/ revenue processes, and program-level reporting for a 501(c)(3) corporation with a $29 million budget. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and experience in nonprofit financial management, particularly with state and county funding grant compliance. 

Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: 

• Joining the staff of supportive and team oriented individuals.
• Excellent benefits package available.
• Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6 month anniversary.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in nonprofit accounting and financial management.
• Experience with government contracts and grant reporting is strongly preferred. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software. Experience with Traverse and Excel is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

Responsibilities:   

• Assist with monthly and year-end close, including preparation of timely and accurate account reconciliations. 
• Assist with the preparation of monthly journal entries. 
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific regulations. 
• Assist with reporting for state contracts and county grants, including budget preparation and compliance. 
• Oversee and review weekly billing/ revenue reconciliations and generate associated reports for management, including resolving any related issues. 
• Review monthly reconciliations and reporting for all billing/ revenue related accounts for accuracy and completion. 
• Generate monthly profit & loss (P&L) reports for fee-for-service and deficit-funded programs. 
• Assist the CFO with the annual financial audit. 

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer 

Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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