Assistant Controller

Atlantic Group - New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Group - New York is partnering with a respected nonprofit in the Brooklyn area to recruit an Assistant Comptroller. You will manage financial processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver accurate reporting to support the organization’s mission.

You will supervise 2 AP professionals and work in a hybrid schedule with in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ideal candidates have nonprofit accounting experience, strong month-end close skills, and are capable of leading a small

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Internal month-end close experience required.
• Sage Intacct experience is a plus.
• Managerial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts; monitor expenditures and provide variance analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and data integrity.
• Collaborate with other departments to communicate financial information.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP compliance

Reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Grant management

Internal controls

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Job Description

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a highly respected nonprofit organization with more than 200 years of service based in the Brooklyn, NY area. They have an immediate need for an Assistant Comptroller to join their team.

Summary

The Assistant Comptroller is responsible for managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting to support the organization's mission. This person will manage 2 AP professionals.

Schedule

Hybrid. In office Tuesday & Thursdays. (Must have more flexibility to come in the office when first starting.)

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements risingsunopp.org+1.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring expenditures against budgeted amounts, and providing variance analysis
• Grant Management: Manage financial reporting for grants and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors and stakeholders
• Audit Preparation: Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of necessary documentation and coordination with external auditors
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning. Provide insights on financial performance and recommend improvements
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure effective communication of financial information and support organizational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Nonprofit accounting experience required
• Internal month-end close experience required
• Sage Intacct experience is a plus
• Managerial experience is a plus