Nonprofit Assistant Controller - Endowment & Audit

Corps Team; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits plan

Job summary

Corps Team is assisting a museum and research library in Midtown Manhattan, NY, to fill an Assistant Controller position. This direct-hire role reports to the Controller and focuses on ensuring the integrity of financial operations in a nonprofit fund accounting environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with month-end closes, audits, and endowment accounting, and can improve internal controls while leveraging new technology. Collaboration with cross-department teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Eight years of experience in an endowment-supported nonprofit organization required.
• Hands-on experience with investment journal entries, audits, and fund accounting.
• Experience with IRS Form 990, 1099, 1042, and NY State Sales tax a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries.
• Active involvement in the annual audit process.
• Assist with the monthly closing schedule.
• Maintain and report on restricted funds, endowment, and investments when possible.
• Collaborate with Finance team and staff from other departments.

Skills

Nonprofit GAAP

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Supervising staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MIP Abila

Job description

Corps Team is assisting a museum and research library in Midtown Manhattan, NY, to fill an Assistant Controller position. This direct-hire role reports to the Controller and focuses on ensuring the integrity of financial operations in a nonprofit fund accounting environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with month-end closes, audits, and endowment accounting, and can improve internal controls while leveraging new technology. Collaboration with cross-department teams is essential.