Strategic Financial Controller for Cooperative Housing

ROCHDALE VILLAGE, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Village, Inc. seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls for the cooperative community in New York.

The role supervises the accounting staff and provides strategic financial guidance to management and the Board, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA preferred, strong Excel and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with property systems.
• Experience with cooperative housing accounting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and reserve accounts.
• Coordinate audits and tax return preparation with external auditors.
• Lead budgeting processes and long-range forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership / supervision

Budgeting experience

Financial reporting

Education

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

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Rochdale Village, Inc. seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls for the cooperative community in New York.

The role supervises the accounting staff and provides strategic financial guidance to management and the Board, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA preferred, strong Excel and experience with