Controller
$171,458–$171,458 year
HybridBrooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, fixed assets, month-end and year-end close, and payroll. Ensure timely, accurate preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Oversee accounting for grants, contributions, restricted funds, endowment activity, and capital projects in compliance with donor, regulatory, and reporting requirements. Direct the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors, tax preparers, and financial advisors. Maintain responsibility for required regulatory filings, including Form 990 and other federal, state, and local reports. Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to manage risk and strengthen financial integrity. Partner with the Senior Director of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning. Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous process improvement. Collaborate across departments to improve financial practices, systems adoption, and financial literacy throughout the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Extensive experience in senior accounting or controller roles, preferably within nonprofit, museum, or other mission-driven organizations
- Expert knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, audit processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing audits, tax filings, grants accounting, and complex, restricted funding environments
- Proven ability to evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting systems, and financial processes
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring accounting teams
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders
- Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively within a union-aware, collaborative organizational culture
Desired Qualifications
- CPA or equivalent professional credential strongly preferred
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