Assistant Controller

Clear Destination Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership - access to all 1

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cap

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Generous PTO + 7 holidays

Planning for your future

Supplemental insurance benefits

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to strengthen our financial operations in the Philadelphia area. The role supports monthly closes, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness for a nonprofit organization.

You will lead accounting processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and collaborate with the Controller, CFO, and external auditors to safeguard financial integrity and support community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience with monthly close and financial reporting.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred; strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience with annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly accounting close, journal entries, reconciliations, and close calendar.
• Maintain chart of accounts aligned with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and management analyses.
• Support audits, regulatory filings, and tax reporting incl. Form 990.
• Guide accounting staff and promote policy consistency and confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

We believe that great people build great communities.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Greater Philadelphia YMCA team and help strengthen the financial operations that support our mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial stewardship, accurate reporting, and effective accounting processes that enable us to serve and engage our local community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Prior supervisory, team-lead, or staff development experience is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits, tax filings, regulatory compliance, and related reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Experience with accounting system implementations, integrations, workflow automation, or process improvement initiatives preferred
• Familiarity with payroll, CRM, business intelligence, database, and other enterprise systems preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Controller, CFO, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Assistant Controller:

• Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, review procedures, and close-calendar management
• Maintain accurate accounting records and a well-structured chart of accounts in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Review transaction-processing activities and accounting policies to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate authorization
• Resolve reconciling items and accounting issues promptly, escalating significant matters as appropriate
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and processes in response to evolving organizational and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls; identify control gaps and operational risks and oversee corrective actions
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and support organizational readiness
• Identify and implement process improvements, including workflow automation and effective use of NetSuite capabilities, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the close process
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and management reports
• Support annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and related auditor requests, schedules, and documentation
• Assist with federal, state, and other regulatory and tax filings, including Form 990
• Respond to auditor and stakeholder inquiries and support resolution of audit findings and recommendations
• Document and promote consistent application of accounting processes, policies, and controls
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff, fostering accountability, professional development, and high-quality results
• Handle sensitive financial and organizational information in accordance with security and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• The opportunity to build strong community relationships while building our community