Nonprofit Controller: Financial Leadership & Compliance

Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Free membership

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, grant and contract accounting, budgeting, compliance, and audit preparation. Reporting to the CFO, you will strengthen financial processes and provide analysis to support the organization’s mission.

You will supervise accounting staff, partner with program leadership, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive improvements in internal controls within a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit accounting, including fiscal management of grant contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, program, and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and key performance metrics.
• Analyze trial balances and general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Manage the financial administration of government, foundation, and private grants and contracts.
• Partner with program directors and department leaders to develop, monitor, and revise grant budgets.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests, vouchers, expenditure reports, and financial reports.
• Monitor grant spending for compliance with contractual obligations and funding restrictions.
• Provide financial guidance to program staff regarding grant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and management of annual operating and program budgets.
• Support forecasting, financial modeling, and budget variance analysis.
• Provide fiscal oversight and financial analysis for assigned departments and programs.
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Lead preparation for annual financial audits, governmental audits, and program-specific audits.
• Support compliance reports, regulatory filings, and required financial disclosures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as a financial resource to non-finance staff and assist with budgeting and financial interpretation.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates accounting staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, grant and contract accounting, budgeting, compliance, and audit preparation. Reporting to the CFO, you will strengthen financial processes and provide analysis to support the organization’s mission.

You will supervise accounting staff, partner with program leadership, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive improvements in internal controls within a nonprofit environment.