Financial Controller

Selfhelp Community Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfhelp Community Services in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Forecasting, and Payroll review. You will manage a team of 10+ Accountants to ensure timely monthly closings and accurate financial records.

The role requires nonprofit finance leadership, attention to detail, and ability to drive internal controls. Hybrid work in Midtown Manhattan 2–3 days/week is anticipated.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, billing, collections, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term cash forecasting to support the organization’s ongoing financial needs.
• Prepare and approve monthly and recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjustments as needed.
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Lead the monthly 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

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Nonprofit finance experience

Supervisory experience

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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, billing, collections, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, disbursements, account balances, and short-term cash forecasting to support the organization’s ongoing financial needs.
• Prepare and approve monthly and recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjustments as needed.
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Lead the monthly 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

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

• 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

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

• 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.