Interim Controller – Nonprofit / Multi-Entity

Robert Joseph Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Robert Joseph Group seeks an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations in the New York City metropolitan area. The role focuses on nonprofit accounting, grant compliance, multi-entity consolidation, financial reporting, and external audit readiness.

The Interim Controller will oversee the accounting team, strengthen internal controls, maintain audit readiness, and deliver timely financial reporting across the parent and subsidiaries, reporting to the CFO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Substantial nonprofit accounting experience with grants and restricted funds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex monthly and year-end closes and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Lead grant accounting, revenue recognition, restricted funds, grant compliance, AR/AP, and contracts administration.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Coordinate external audit and liaison with auditors.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation across grants, programs and funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance and donor restrictions.
• Review GL activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and fringe allocations.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Present financial results and risks to senior leadership.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team; drive priorities.
• Partner with HR/IT/Audit to improve systems and processes.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity consolidation

Internal controls

Leadership

Project management

Senior-level communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

CPA

Experience in nonprofit/real estate or multi-entity organizations

Tools

NetSuite

Yardi

Advanced Excel

Job description

Location: New York City Metro Area
Schedule: Hybrid—three days per week in the office
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Engagement: Interim consulting assignment
Compensation: $80 plus per hour, depending on experience

A complex, mission-driven organization in the New York City metropolitan area is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to lead its accounting operations and support the CFO. This hands‑on leadership role requires strong nonprofit accounting, grant compliance, multi‑entity consolidation, financial reporting, and external audit experience.

The Interim Controller will oversee the accounting team, strengthen internal controls, maintain audit readiness, and ensure timely and accurate reporting across the parent organization and multiple subsidiaries and affiliates.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complex monthly and year-end closes and the preparation of GAAP‑compliant financial statements.
• Lead grant accounting, revenue recognition, restricted‑fund reporting, grant compliance, accounts receivable, and contract administration.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Coordinate the annual external audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation across grants, programs, and funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, donor restrictions, and applicable regulations.
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, deferred revenue, AP and AR aging, and fringe‑benefit allocations.
• Oversee compliant cost‑allocation methodologies.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and operating procedures.
• Present financial results, performance indicators, and potential risks to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and establish clear priorities for the accounting team.
• Partner with HR, IT, Audit, and operational leaders to improve systems and processes.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including accounting leadership.
• Substantial nonprofit accounting experience involving grants, restricted funds, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong multi‑entity consolidation, financial reporting, close, and external audit experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, real estate, or similarly complex multi‑entity organizations is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• NetSuite, Yardi, or comparable ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong team leadership, project‑management, and senior‑level communication skills.
• Ability to quickly assess an accounting function, establish priorities, and deliver results in an interim environment.