Controller

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization seeks an Interim Controller for a temporary to potential permanent role in New York City. The candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee payroll, and supervise a small team. Ideal applicants have over 7 years of accounting experience, especially in nonprofit settings, and must be adept with Great Plains or Financial Edge. This position offers a chance to drive process improvements and prepare financial reports for the management team. Competitive hourly wage between $55–$70/hour, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit.
• Proven track record managing successful audits.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage payroll processing using ADP.
• Supervise small team, including accounts payable.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Team management

Organizational skills

Audit management

Process improvement

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Strong supervisory skills

Tools

Great Plains (GP)

Financial Edge Blackbaud

ADP

Job description

Title

Interim Controller (Temporary to Potential Permanent) – Nonprofit organization in New York City

Base Pay

$55–$70/hr

Location

Midtown, Manhattan – three days per week onsite

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to serve as an Interim Controller for a growing non‑profit organization in New York City. This role combines hands‑on accounting with team management responsibilities, including oversight of accounts payable and payroll. The ideal candidate has experience managing audits successfully, is highly organized, and has worked with government‑funded programs, including DYCD contracts and state, city, and some federal grants. The position is well‑suited for someone who has been promoted from an individual contributor to leadership and can help drive process improvements, including supporting the early‑stage migration from Great Plains to Financial Edge Blackbaud. There is potential for this role to convert to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Manage payroll processing using ADP
• Supervise a small team, including training and workflow management for accounts payable staff
• Support the audit process, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
• Assist with grant accounting and reporting for government‑funded programs, including DYCD contracts, state, city, and some federal funders
• Facilitate migration from Great Plains (GP) to Financial Edge Blackbaud; prior GP experience preferred
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and organizational policies
• Prepare reports and financial statements for management and board review
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including nonprofit experience preferred
• Proven track record managing successful audits
• Hands‑on experience with general ledger, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting
• Experience with Great Plains (GP) and/or Blackbaud Financial Edge
• Prior experience promoted from individual contributor to leadership preferred
• Strong supervisory skills for small teams
• Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance for government funders, including DYCD
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing