Nonprofit Controller: Grants & Financial Leadership

Staten Island JCC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension / 403(b) plan

Paid time off

Free membership

Job summary

The Staten Island JCC is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and grant/contract accounting. You will partner with program leaders, manage month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls while supporting the CFO and guiding the team.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit accounting, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to analyze, forecast, and report with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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 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

Nonprofit accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Nonprofit accounting software

Job description

The Staten Island JCC is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and grant/contract accounting. You will partner with program leaders, manage month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls while supporting the CFO and guiding the team.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit accounting, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to analyze, forecast, and report with accuracy.