Junior Controller

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

Job summary

Poel Group is seeking a hands-on Junior Controller to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for a growing multi-site educational organization. The role combines in-office collaboration in Brooklyn with a hybrid schedule to support compliance with funding and contractual requirements.

You will manage cash flow, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and ensure accuracy and timeliness while maintaining strong 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.

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

Controller experience

Bookkeeping

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Government contracts compliance

Job description

Junior Controller Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid Salary: $85,000–$95,000 DOE 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.