Nonprofit Finance Controller — Strategic GAAP Expert (NY)

Financeroles; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the month-end close, consolidate financial statements, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.

Reporting to the CFO, this role drives the accounting function across programs and coordinates the annual audit. The role collaborates with program leaders, external auditors, tax advisors, and leadership to ensure GAAP compliance, donor-restricted assets, and timely board reporting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting manager role.
• Proven supervisory experience managing accounting staff.
• Experience managing consolidated financial statements with intercompany eliminations.
• Direct experience with nonprofit accounting — fund accounting, restricted and unrestricted net assets, Form 990.
• Demonstrated audit coordination experience, including PBC management and auditor relationship ownership.
• Working knowledge of current lease accounting standards.
• Hands‑on experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or a comparable nonprofit ERP.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to build and maintain complex reconciliation schedules.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the consolidated month-end close and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and budgets across systems.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and debt covenant monitoring.
• Develop and enforce internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Support the CFO with board reporting and financial analysis.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Herramientas

Excel

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Descripción del empleo

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the month-end close, consolidate financial statements, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.

Reporting to the CFO, this role drives the accounting function across programs and coordinates the annual audit. The role collaborates with program leaders, external auditors, tax advisors, and leadership to ensure GAAP compliance, donor-restricted assets, and timely board reporting.