Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Cleveland is seeking a Senior Non-Profit Controller to oversee core financial operations, including GL, grants management, accounts payable, and cash flow management.

The role demands 10+ years of fiscal management and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with direct experience in nonprofit funding, audits, and 990 returns. Hybrid schedule with direct hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of fiscal management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reporting and ensure compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Oversee accounting team including GL, AP, AR, and Grants management.
• Ensure timely audit and 990 returns and distribute reports to partners.
• Perform regular financial analysis, generate monthly trends, assess variances and risks.
• Monitor cash flow and timely collections of accounts receivable and grants.
• Review internal controls and update policies.
• Contribute to annual budgets and grant-specific budgets.
• Support integration of new programs into accounting systems.
• Stay informed on nonprofit, LIHTC, and lending industries affecting finances.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial reporting

Grants management

A/R management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Vaco is hiring for a Non-Profit Controller role in Cleveland OH

Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule

Salary: 120-140,000/yr

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing core financial operations, including the accounts payable, grants management and general ledger functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of finances by evaluating financial reports, ensuring timely invoice payments and A/R collections, and identifying solutions to financial issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with financial laws & industry guidelines, and the efficient operations of the accounting team
• Oversee the supervision of the accounting team (GL, AP, AR, Grants Management), including hiring, training, developing, motivating, and delegating department tasks.
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely issuance of the company and affiliates audit and 990 returns plus the distribution of these reports to our financial partners
• Perform regular financial analysis, generate monthly trend reports, investigate variances, and continually evaluate financial performance and potential risk.
• Evaluate and oversee cash flow, including timely collections of accounts/grants receivable and strategic use of capital resources.
• Continually review all internal control processes and standards, update policies as needed.
• Partner in the development of the annual budgets plus the individual cost center program or grant budgets as needed to meet the requirements of funders.
• Support the integration of new programs into the accounting infrastructure as needed.
• Keep informed of the company's developing strategies and objectives, the latest nonprofit, LIHTC, lending/CDFI industries which could have a fiscal impact on the business and the accounting systems.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in fiscal management

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