Controller - Government (Association Office)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement benefits

medical

paid time off

free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Controller - Government to oversee accounting for government contracts, ensuring GAAP compliance, and managing audits in a hybrid work environment.

Reporting to the VP Finance, you will lead a team, implement systems like Salesforce and Workday for government contracts, prepare monthly close, and coordinate with operations, government agencies, and board governance to maintain accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA is required.
• Six or more years of experience in not-for-profit accounting with government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and government compliance requirements.
• Proficient with financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience leading audits and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accounting policies and internal controls for assets, liabilities, and revenue.
• Lead government contract accounting, billing, and compliance efforts.
• Coordinate government agency audits and annual financial statement audit.
• Oversee general ledger, monthly close, and GAAP reporting.
• Lead system implementations (Salesforce, Workday) for government contracts.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

Government contracts

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

MBA (desirable)

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Full-Time / Regular

$165,000 - $175,000 Salaried

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Controller - Government, who under the direction of, and in conjunction with the VP Finance/Chief Accounting Officer, administers, maintains, and controls accounting activity in accordance with the financial policies of the Association. The Controller - Government will be responsible for the management of finances for government contracts including systems, accounting, billing and collection of government contracts and all relevant government contract and financial reporting. They will coordinate and oversee: Government Agency Audits, Uniform Guidance Audit, Consolidated Fiscal Report Audit and Community House Audit. Assists with Annual Financial Statement Audit. The Controller - Government will lead a team in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage systems, procedures and instructions implementing accounting policies and programs governing the establishment and maintenance of records of the Association’s assets, liabilities, net assets, revenue and expense with appropriate internal controls.
• Work closely with the VP Finance and Finance team and assist the Executive Directors and Business Managers in establishment and maintenance of records of the Association.
• Monitor and coordinate methods of information processing applications as they relate to the collection, analysis, and retrieval of financial information.
• Lead implementation of new systems including Salesforce and Workday as they relate to government contracts and other assigned areas.
• Manage the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and integrating applications and maintain account reconciliations for government grants and other assigned areas. Manage the monthly and yearly book close for the Association and related financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and government compliance requirements as it relates to government contracts and other assigned areas. Implement changes in GAAP and government compliance requirements.
• Establish policy and procedure for government contract compliance. Work with government agencies on procedures, questioned costs, cash flows and prepare indirect cost reports. Supervise government contract activity and monitor positive and negative trends. Responsible for monthly billing and collections of government contracts. Monitors the close out process for all contracts as needed. Coordinate with Operations on other compliance matters.
• Coordinate and & manage audits - government contract audits, uniform guidance audit, and CFR Audit. Assists with the main Association financial statement audit.
• Community House HDFC – Coordinate and manage all Finance/Accounting and tax functions for the corporation including board governance.
• Manage the development of annual budgets for government contracts and other assigned areas. Work with staff across Association to ensure related budget is prepared accurately and timely.
• Manage the reporting and coordinate the meetings with Public Affairs, Government Finance and Operations to manage and review government contract matters. Follow up and resolve all issues.
• Manage the reporting and coordinate the meetings with Finance, Operations and Fund Development to review restricted operating contributions and their use.
• Responsible for other accounting areas and matters as assigned.
• Supervise and train staff in a hybrid environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA is required. MBA is desired.
• At least six (6) years of successful experience, including not for profit accounting, government contracts and uniform guidance.
• Strong knowledge of financial software applications.
• Highly proficient with Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage projects from concept to completion within time constraints.
• Strong people management skills and ability to lead and motivate teams
• Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and priorities.

Benefits

• retirement benefits
• medical
• paid time off
• free YMCA membership

Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Location

YMCA of Greater New York Association Offices
5 West 63rd Street - 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10023

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