Controller – Government Contracts (Hybrid, CPA)

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

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.