Full charge bookkeeper

Poel Group Staffing Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Poel Group in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee its financial operations, cash flow, budgeting, and reporting. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, oversee accounts payable, and ensure compliance with funding and contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate has prior Controller experience, strong skills in budgeting and financial reporting, and a track record with government contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with government contracts, funding requirements, or compliance reporting preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of financial operations.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, cash flow management, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage budgeting, financial projections, and tracking of financial milestones.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage financial reporting and documentation required for government contracts and funding.
• Ensure compliance with IRS requirements and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee accounts payable and coordinate with the existing accounting team.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Improve financial processes, reporting systems, and internal controls.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Government contracts compliance

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Job description

Schedule

Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid

Salary

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 DOE

Location

Location: Brooklyn NY

Position Overview

A growing, multi-site educational organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee its financial operations, cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing financial processes while ensuring compliance with funding and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, cash flow management, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage budgeting, financial projections, and tracking of financial milestones.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage financial reporting and documentation required for government contracts and funding.
• Ensure compliance with IRS requirements and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee accounts payable and coordinate with the existing accounting team.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Improve financial processes, reporting systems, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Controller.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with government contracts, funding requirements, or compliance reporting preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of financial operations.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence.