Financial Controller

Job Board; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Board in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee A/P, A/R, cash forecasting, and payroll review. You will manage a team of 10+ accountants, ensuring timely monthly closings and accurate general ledger entries.

The role requires nonprofit supervisory experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to implement internal controls while staging accurate financial statements for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus at least five years of directly related nonprofit experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing finance department staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, complaint resolution, and problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and all Microsoft Suite products.
• Knowledge of MIP Accounting Software a plus.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, including invoice processing and approvals.
• Manage cash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term forecasting.
• Prepare and approve monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaids, allocations, and payroll-related entries.
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Lead the monthly close process with reconciliations, accruals, and GL review.
• Maintain organized accounting records and schedules per GAAP and nonprofit standards.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reports, explaining variances.
• Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Nonprofit accounting

Staff management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MIP Accounting Software

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Forecasting, and Payroll review.Responsible for preparation of weekly/monthly financial statements including A/P schedule, Cash Flow Forecast, Bank Reconciliations, etc.Manage a team of 10+ Accountants to ensure all entries are recorded and coded properly for timely monthly closings.

• M anage day-to-dayAccounts Payable (A/P)andAccounts Receivable (A/R)processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, billing, collections, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Monitor and managecash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term cash forecasting to support the organization’s ongoing financial needs.
• Prepare and approvemonthly and recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjustments as needed.
• Perform timelybank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Lead themonthly financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and review of general ledger activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit accounting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports, identifying unusual variances or discrepancies and providing explanations as needed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Must have strong non-profit experience.
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Salary Range

$115,000 - $125,000 per year commensurate with experience.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus at least five years of directly related nonprofit experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing finance department staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, complaint resolution, and problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and all Microsoft Suite products.
• Knowledge of MIP Accounting Software a plus.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with great attention to detail.

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

• This position is a hybrid work schedule with the expectation to be in the office located in Midtown Manhattan 2-3 days per week and as needed on projects.

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