Interim Nonprofit Controller — NYC (3 Onsite Days)

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization seeks an Interim Controller for a temporary to potential permanent role in New York City. The candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee payroll, and supervise a small team. Ideal applicants have over 7 years of accounting experience, especially in nonprofit settings, and must be adept with Great Plains or Financial Edge. This position offers a chance to drive process improvements and prepare financial reports for the management team. Competitive hourly wage between $55–$70/hour, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit.
• Proven track record managing successful audits.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage payroll processing using ADP.
• Supervise small team, including accounts payable.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Team management

Organizational skills

Audit management

Process improvement

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Strong supervisory skills

Tools

Great Plains (GP)

Financial Edge Blackbaud

ADP

Job description

A nonprofit organization seeks an Interim Controller for a temporary to potential permanent role in New York City. The candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee payroll, and supervise a small team. Ideal applicants have over 7 years of accounting experience, especially in nonprofit settings, and must be adept with Great Plains or Financial Edge. This position offers a chance to drive process improvements and prepare financial reports for the management team. Competitive hourly wage between $55–$70/hour, requiring onsite presence three days a week.