Senior Controller (CPA) - Nonprofit & Financial Services

Nextera Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search Group in New York City seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a financial services firm. The role focuses on large-scale nonprofit reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis.

The ideal candidate brings CPA credentials, 15+ years of technical accounting, and a proven ability to manage month-end closes, audits, and tax coordination with external advisors to ensure accurate, timely financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license required.
• 15+ years of accounting experience with nonprofit focus.
• Strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, Form 990 and tax reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, and GL activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries for payroll, investments, intercompany, depreciation, accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.
• Monitor weekly cash balances and ensure client accounts are funded.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, analyses, and management reports.
• Maintain budgeting and planning systems with cross-team collaboration.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and reporting for business and client needs.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, banks, and external stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements for cash management and accounting operations.
• Prepare annual audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures with external auditors.
• Support annual tax compliance including tax schedules and coordination with advisors.
• Manage grant reporting and monitor restricted assets for nonprofits.
• Provide on-site client support to improve financial operations and reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Nonprofit accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Internal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

Nextera Search Group in New York City seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a financial services firm. The role focuses on large-scale nonprofit reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis.

The ideal candidate brings CPA credentials, 15+ years of technical accounting, and a proven ability to manage month-end closes, audits, and tax coordination with external advisors to ensure accurate, timely financial statements.