Financial Controller

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Forecasting, and Payroll review. Responsible for preparation of weekly/monthly financial statements including A/P schedule, Cash Flow Forecast, Bank Reconciliations, etc. Manage a team of 10+ Accountants to ensure all entries are recorded and coded properly for timely monthly closings.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, billing, collections, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term cash forecasting to support the organization’s ongoing financial needs.
• Prepare and approve monthly and recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjustments as needed.
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Lead the monthly financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and review of general ledger activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit accounting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports, identifying unusual variances or discrepancies and providing explanations as needed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Must have strong non-profit experience.
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 per year commensurate with experience.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus at least five years of directly related nonprofit experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing finance department staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, complaint resolution, and problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and all Microsoft Suite products.
• Knowledge of MIP Accounting Software a plus.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with great attention to detail.

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

• This position is a hybrid work schedule with the expectation to be in the office located in Midtown Manhattan 2-3 days per week and as needed on projects.

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