Careers
Controller
Careers, New York, New York, us, 10261
Are you a nonprofit financial professional with extensive experience with Sage Intacct? Do you have 5+ years of progressive experience managing financial systems and operations?
We are currently searching for a
Controller
for a
Historic Church and School.
The position is
full-time, temporary to hire, onsite position in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
ORGANIZATION TYPE: Historic Church and School
LOCATION: Onsite (Upper East Side, Manhattan)
POSITION TITLE: Controller
SCHEDULE: 35 hours/week (4-5 days/week)
DURATION: Temporary to hire
HOURLY PAY: $56.00-$58.00/hour
Is This Your Dream Job:
The Controller is an integral part of our finance team. working under the guidance of the Treasurer and reporting directly to the Director of Administration and Finance, they will be tasked with overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the mission and objectives of the Church. Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to support our mission-driven initiatives is essential as well as in depth working knowledge of Sage Intacct.
Our Ideal Candidate:Accounting degree, BA and at least 5-8 years of professional experience. CPA preferable.Ability and comfort navigating a complex accounting structureQuick learner, curiosity to figure out problems and solve discrepancies.Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation.Identify and implement changes to make accounting related workflows operate more efficiently.Deep accounting knowledgeStrong expertise of not-for-profit accounting and reporting criticalPossesses and applies a broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments.Solid experience coordinating and managing audit activities.Strong computer skills, including Sage Intacct, Excel and Word. Ability to access data from multiple sources and digitally manage it effectively and efficiency.Capable manager and leader.Ability to establish good interpersonal relationships and work effectively with staff and volunteersCapable of explaining accounting/financial matters to non-financial members and committees of the Church and School.Proficient in managing multiple tasks, flexible in accepting additional responsibilities, and adept at setting priorities.Comfortable working with minimum supervision, conferring with multiple organizational volunteer committees, as appropriate.How You Will Spend Your Day:
General:
Responsible for the supervision and maintenance of all Church and School accounting records, reconciliations, and periodic reports.Prepare, review and analyze financial statements and report on variances, providing the necessary financial reporting to committees and staff.Lead annual budget process.Ensure proper internal controls.Act as the direct day-to-day liaison with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.Financial Reporting Responsibilities
Prepare reports for Joint Finance Committee, Trustees, and the Session monthly meetings, as well as any detailed analysis requested or appropriate for the meetings.Working with Day School Business Manager, prepare monthly financial reports for Day School Committee meetings.Provide required and other pertinent financial information and analysis to Senior Pastor, Director of Administration and Finance, Director of the Day School, all major Church Boards and Committees, and appropriate staff.Prepare and oversee all required financial documents for the annual audit, working with auditors, the Treasurer, and Director of Administration and Finance throughout the process.Overseeing/Review
Oversee the work of the Revenue and Payroll Coordinator. Serve as backup to enter payroll, pay increases and benefits adjustments, such as medical flexible spending, dependent flexible spending, pensions, health care premium deductions, dental deductions etc. as needed. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.Oversee the work of the Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.Budgeting
Lead annual budget process, including drafting of the budget for the Joint Finance Committee.Investment
Maintain recordkeeping of Church investment accounts, including recording all purchases, sales and investment earnings, as well as reconciliations.Maintain investment pooling schedules to ensure proper allocation of investment activity to appropriate endowments and other long-term funds.Ensure accurate records of unrestricted and donor-restricted endowments and other long-term funds, as well as compliance with donor intentions on restricted funds.Others
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for Accounting Department.Prepare reconciliations of revenue and outstanding pledges and receivables.Maintain Pledge Processing Procedures and Policy and Procedures for Loose Collections.Compliance with Tax related Issues such as 1099's, W2's and NYS45, as well as 990-T, if necessary.Recommend and implement opportunities to improve efficiencies and controls as well as reduce costs across the organization.Participate in review of potential new accounting systems to better integrate with other Church systems.Act as the key day-to-day interface with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.Participate in Joint Finance Committee meetings.Provide additional analysis and enhancements as needed.
We'd love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please click "Apply" to submit your resume.
Know a friend who would be a great fit?
Feel free to send us their resume to bbrown@cnpstaffing.com.
Is this position not a great fit?
For more information about
Careers In Nonprofits
and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.
We are currently searching for a
Controller
for a
Historic Church and School.
The position is
full-time, temporary to hire, onsite position in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
ORGANIZATION TYPE: Historic Church and School
LOCATION: Onsite (Upper East Side, Manhattan)
POSITION TITLE: Controller
SCHEDULE: 35 hours/week (4-5 days/week)
DURATION: Temporary to hire
HOURLY PAY: $56.00-$58.00/hour
Is This Your Dream Job:
The Controller is an integral part of our finance team. working under the guidance of the Treasurer and reporting directly to the Director of Administration and Finance, they will be tasked with overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the mission and objectives of the Church. Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to support our mission-driven initiatives is essential as well as in depth working knowledge of Sage Intacct.
Our Ideal Candidate:Accounting degree, BA and at least 5-8 years of professional experience. CPA preferable.Ability and comfort navigating a complex accounting structureQuick learner, curiosity to figure out problems and solve discrepancies.Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation.Identify and implement changes to make accounting related workflows operate more efficiently.Deep accounting knowledgeStrong expertise of not-for-profit accounting and reporting criticalPossesses and applies a broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments.Solid experience coordinating and managing audit activities.Strong computer skills, including Sage Intacct, Excel and Word. Ability to access data from multiple sources and digitally manage it effectively and efficiency.Capable manager and leader.Ability to establish good interpersonal relationships and work effectively with staff and volunteersCapable of explaining accounting/financial matters to non-financial members and committees of the Church and School.Proficient in managing multiple tasks, flexible in accepting additional responsibilities, and adept at setting priorities.Comfortable working with minimum supervision, conferring with multiple organizational volunteer committees, as appropriate.How You Will Spend Your Day:
General:
Responsible for the supervision and maintenance of all Church and School accounting records, reconciliations, and periodic reports.Prepare, review and analyze financial statements and report on variances, providing the necessary financial reporting to committees and staff.Lead annual budget process.Ensure proper internal controls.Act as the direct day-to-day liaison with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.Financial Reporting Responsibilities
Prepare reports for Joint Finance Committee, Trustees, and the Session monthly meetings, as well as any detailed analysis requested or appropriate for the meetings.Working with Day School Business Manager, prepare monthly financial reports for Day School Committee meetings.Provide required and other pertinent financial information and analysis to Senior Pastor, Director of Administration and Finance, Director of the Day School, all major Church Boards and Committees, and appropriate staff.Prepare and oversee all required financial documents for the annual audit, working with auditors, the Treasurer, and Director of Administration and Finance throughout the process.Overseeing/Review
Oversee the work of the Revenue and Payroll Coordinator. Serve as backup to enter payroll, pay increases and benefits adjustments, such as medical flexible spending, dependent flexible spending, pensions, health care premium deductions, dental deductions etc. as needed. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.Oversee the work of the Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.Budgeting
Lead annual budget process, including drafting of the budget for the Joint Finance Committee.Investment
Maintain recordkeeping of Church investment accounts, including recording all purchases, sales and investment earnings, as well as reconciliations.Maintain investment pooling schedules to ensure proper allocation of investment activity to appropriate endowments and other long-term funds.Ensure accurate records of unrestricted and donor-restricted endowments and other long-term funds, as well as compliance with donor intentions on restricted funds.Others
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for Accounting Department.Prepare reconciliations of revenue and outstanding pledges and receivables.Maintain Pledge Processing Procedures and Policy and Procedures for Loose Collections.Compliance with Tax related Issues such as 1099's, W2's and NYS45, as well as 990-T, if necessary.Recommend and implement opportunities to improve efficiencies and controls as well as reduce costs across the organization.Participate in review of potential new accounting systems to better integrate with other Church systems.Act as the key day-to-day interface with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.Participate in Joint Finance Committee meetings.Provide additional analysis and enhancements as needed.
We'd love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please click "Apply" to submit your resume.
Know a friend who would be a great fit?
Feel free to send us their resume to bbrown@cnpstaffing.com.
Is this position not a great fit?
For more information about
Careers In Nonprofits
and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.