Strategic Accounting Director & Controller

St. John's United; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

St. John’s United is seeking a Director of Accounting/Controller to lead our accounting functions and drive strategic financial stewardship for a mission-driven nonprofit with multiple subsidiaries and a foundation.

The role reports to the CFO, oversees a Business Office team, ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, and partners with executive leadership to manage budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced in accounting with deep knowledge of GAAP principles and financial technologies.
• Minimum of five years in accounting, ideally in healthcare or nonprofit environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• CPA licensure or actively pursuing licensure with near completion or eligibility.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance reimbursements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor invoices for payment.
• Oversee billing operations, cash receipts, and revenue reconciliation.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Review and approve bi-weekly payroll and quarterly reporting submissions.
• Coordinate with grant managers to ensure compliance with funding agency requirements and timely expenditure reports.
• Develop financial reports, models, and projections for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit and provide work papers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Five years accounting experience

Analytical mindset

Communication / teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Payroll knowledge

Payroll laws understanding

Risk & controls

Mission-driven

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA licensure or active pursuit

Tools

Excel

PointClickCare

Paylocity

Fixed Assets CS

WorkDay HRIS

Job description

St. John’s United is seeking a Director of Accounting/Controller to lead our accounting functions and drive strategic financial stewardship for a mission-driven nonprofit with multiple subsidiaries and a foundation.

The role reports to the CFO, oversees a Business Office team, ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, and partners with executive leadership to manage budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance.