Assistant Controller

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care & summer camp

Health Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement planning

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to bolster financial stewardship and accurate reporting in support of its mission. You will lead monthly close, enhance internal controls, and coordinate audits within a non-profit framework.

Ideal candidates hold a accounting degree, 5+ years in progressive accounting roles, and familiarity with NetSuite and GAAP. CPA preferred. This on-site role offers strong collaboration with the Controller, CFO, and auditors.

Qualifications

• 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 or team-lead 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; 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; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Controller, CFO, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Monthly close

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

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

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.