Controller

Chris Baily; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chris Baily is seeking a high-impact Controller to lead finance in a mission-driven nonprofit. You will partner with executive leadership, own the audit process, oversee payroll, cash management, and close cycles, and drive financial stewardship and operational excellence.

This role involves governing grants and government funding, strengthening controls, reporting to the board, and mentoring a finance team while shaping long-term finance operations and strategic decision-making.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with Controller-level leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead accounting operations including payroll, cash management, reconciliations, and disbursements.
• Manage monthly and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and general ledger oversight.
• Oversee audits, regulatory filings, Form 990 support, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, collections, and grant-related financial activities.
• Partner with leadership on board reporting, financial analysis, and decision support.
• Supervise finance staff and lead process improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Grants management

Financial analysis

Team management

Board reporting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take the lead in a mission-driven organization where your financial expertise directly supports meaningful impact? This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible Controller role, partnering with executive leadership while driving strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

Controller

Salary: $120,000.00-$135,000.00

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a purpose-driven nonprofit where finance plays a critical role in advancing the organization's mission.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and gain visibility with board and committee stakeholders.
• Lead and influence organization-wide financial strategy, compliance, and process improvements.
• Oversee a sophisticated financial environment with grants, government funding, and complex revenue streams.
• Own the audit process and play a key role in strengthening financial controls and reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals while helping shape long-term finance operations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Work in a role that blends hands-on accounting leadership with high-level financial analysis and planning.

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Lead accounting operations including payroll, cash management, reconciliations, and disbursements.
• Manage monthly and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and general ledger oversight.
• Oversee audits, regulatory filings, Form 990 support, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, collections, and grant-related financial activities.
• Partner with leadership on board reporting, financial analysis, and decision support.
• Supervise finance staff and lead process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level leadership.
• Strong nonprofit GAAP accounting knowledge.
• Experience with government contracts, grants management, and revenue recognition.