Controller

YMCA of the USA; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure financial integrity, and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. You will help drive data‑driven decisions across multiple locations and partner with auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, CPA preferred, 7–10 years nonprofit accounting experience, and proven ability to manage close processes and internal controls in a multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Prior experience leading audits and managing close processes.
• Experience in a multi-location or complex organizational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial integrity.
• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a key partner to Finance leadership, department leaders, and external auditors.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, timely close processes, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Accounting

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and financial integrity of the company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, timely close processes, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key partner to Finance leadership, department leaders, and external auditors, supporting sound financial stewardship and data-driven decision-making across a multi-location organization.,

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Prior experience leading audits and managing close processes.
• Experience in a multi-location or complex organizational environment preferred.