Controller Jobs

We are looking for an experienced finance professional preferably with non-profit background to join our Finance team. The Controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. The Controller is responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The Controller will manage all accounting operations including Billing.

Essential Functions

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Work closely with all funding sources, including NYC HRA/HASA, HUD, SAMSHA, HPD, OTDA, DASNY, NYS OMH, DYCD, NYC DOHMH, AIDS Institute, Medicaid reimbursement, and SSA;
• Assists with hands on managing of day-to-day all financial activities and accounting functions.
• Oversee the accounting operations and affiliates, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations and policies and procedures.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Monitor cash and funding balances and assist with the development of a forward looking cash flow projection.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• In conjunction with Grants Management, post monthly revenue based on funder invoices.
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed.
• Manages the month-end close process and all financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely preparation and distribution of internal and external financial reports.
• Respond to all government requests (census financial data, etc.);
• Assist VP of Finance with all agency financial audits – subsidiaries, affiliates, retirement plans (IRS-990, Char 500, and Uniform Guidance).
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected timely.
• Assist with processing payroll in a timely manner and accurately posting to the general ledger.

Education And Experience Requirement(s)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of experience in field, preferably as a Controller or Finance Director.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred but not required.
• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software (Great Plains) and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge
• Ability to motivate staff and build teamwork
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations; Attention to detail
• Experience in working in the non-profit field is highly desirable, especially working with the following government funders: NYSOMH, NYCHRA, NYCDHS, NYCDOHMH, AIDS Institute, OTDA, Medicaid reimbursement, and SSA tax credit financing.