Controller

Acquire Talent Partners LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Schedule

35+ PTO days

Lofty 403B match

Medical, dental, and vision package

Job summary

Acquire Talent Partners LLC is assisting a $200M+ private nonprofit university in hiring a Controller to lead all accounting, treasury, reporting, and compliance. You will report to the CFO and manage 10+ staff, guiding endowment and research portfolio management while driving tech-enabled improvements.

The role requires CPA, 10+ years in public audit or large nonprofit settings, and strong leadership. Hybrid work and robust benefits are offered as part of a strategic finance team.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or Finance; CPA is required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience in public audit or large nonprofit environment.
• Strong people leadership and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct university-wide accounting, payroll, accounts payable, grants, and electronic payments while leveraging AI and technology to improve data integrity, security, and process efficiency.
• Oversee banking, investments, cash forecasting, capital planning, and debt issuance; liaison to rating agencies, investment banks, and municipal authorities.
• Manage external financial audits, tax filings, regulatory requirements, real estate accounting, risk management, and internal control policies.
• Partner with Budget, HR, General Counsel, and Facilities on financial modeling, retirement plan administration, endowment management, and employee benefit plans.
• Prepare agendas, resolutions, and financial reporting materials for Board of Trustees committees and perform strategic research for CFO, President, and leadership.

Skills

People leadership

Technological savvy

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

MBA preferred

Job description

Our client, a $200M+ Private Non-Profit University, is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting, treasury, reporting, and compliance for the organization. This position will report into the CFO, manage a team of 10+, and encompass general accounting operations, research portfolio management, and oversight of a large endowment. Outside of general Controllership responsibilities, the ideal candidate will offer robust technological savvy and strong people leadership experience.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid Schedule
• 35+ PTO days
• Lofty 403B match
• Strong medical, dental, and vision package

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct university-wide accounting, payroll, accounts payable, grants, auxiliary accounting, and electronic payments while leveraging AI and technology to improve data integrity, security, and process efficiency.
• Oversee all banking, investments, cash forecasting, capital planning, and debt issuance, serving as the primary liaison to rating agencies, investment banks, and municipal authorities.
• Manage external financial audits, tax filings, regulatory requirements, real estate accounting, risk management functions, insurance policy renewals, and internal control policies.
• Partner with Budget, HR, General Counsel, and Facilities on financial modeling, retirement plan administration, endowment management, employee benefit plans, and institutional task forces.
• Prepare agendas, resolutions, and financial reporting materials for Board of Trustees committees (Audit, Finance, Investments) and perform strategic research for the CFO, President, and executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA of Accounting, Finance, or related field; Masters or MBA prefered
• CPA or similar license required
• 10+ years of accounting experience within public audit and/or a large non-profit environment