CONTROLLER (New York/Tri-state area/ Hybrid schedule)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Primary Care Development Corporation ( PCDC ): Catalyzing Excellence in Primary Care

Quality primary care is transformative and a cornerstone of healthy, thriving communities. PCDC, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) community development financial institution (CDFI), catalyzes excellence in primary care through strategic community investment, capacity building, and policy initiatives to achieve health equity.

Position Overview:

The Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including general ledger management, grant and loan fund accounting, compliance, fiscal sponsorships, audit preparation, compliance, and internal controls. The Controller ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, supports strategic decision-making, and strengthens the organization’s financial infrastructure as the organization grows.

This position is ideal for a mission-driven financial professional with a strong background in nonprofits and/or lending institutions and a passion for accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

Salary : Annual Salary: 150K – 160K

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please apply on the PCDC website (

For consideration, please include these required pieces of information: cover letter, resume, and available start date.

Work schedule : Hybrid (at least 2 days/ week in the office located in lower Manhattan; remote the rest of the week) unless otherwise specified.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Financial Management and Accounting Operations

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll submission and accounting, loan fund accounting, and month-end close.
• Ensure that AP transactions adhere to the internal procurement and approval processes.
• When needed, processes vendor invoices, reconcile invoices vs. contracts and code expenses to the appropriate project. Circulate check requests for approvals, prepare and process payments via ACH, checks or wire transfers; reconcile payments; and prepare analysis of accounts, including company credit cards, staff reimbursements, etc.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive chart of accounts and oversee proper classification and allocation of funds, program expenses, overhead distribution, and loan portfolio activity.
• Lead and coordinate new system implementations, when necessary, as well as collaborate in reviewing existing processes and procedures to update and improve them.
• Oversee the preparation of bi-weekly payroll on HRIS and all corresponding post-payroll reports, including 403(b) plan, cafeteria plan contributions remittances and census reports.
• Coordinates with staff and program leads the appropriate labor allocations based on existing grants and contracts, working with the Senior Director of Finance to reflect overall program strategy on labor allocations.
• Reviews and approves deposits of checks
• Works with the Staff Accountant and the unit leads to ensure accuracy in client invoices and coordinates collection efforts with program staff.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard PCDC’s assets and ensure compliance with federal, state, and funder requirements.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger account balances on regular basis
• Ensure compliance with all accounting policies, loan fund agreements, government grants, and restricted funding requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of annual 1099’s filings and distributions.
• Support the CFO in managing regulatory filings, 990s, annual audits, single audits (when applicable), and other compliance-related tasks.

Loan Fund and Grant Accounting

• Manage the accounting of complex loan and grant programs, including tracking of restricted and designated funds, loan loss reserves, and funder-specific reporting. Including, but not limited to, preparing reimbursement claims or reports pertaining to government grants.
• Oversee accurate recording of loan disbursements, repayments, interest accruals, fees, and write-offs in coordination with the lending and servicing teams.

Audit, Reporting, and Budget Support

• Serve as lead on annual financial audits and program-specific audits, coordinating with external auditors and preparing all required schedules.
• Work with Senior Director of Finance, CFO and the rest of the team in preparation for the annual audit ensuring account balances and audit required reports, testing items and other required information are provided to the auditors on a timely manner.
• Work with outside counsel to oversee the annual charities registration and renewal process.
• Assist the CFO with budget development, financial forecasting, scenario planning, and funder/donor reporting.

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; establish a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Partner with program, development, lending, and compliance teams to ensure financial practices support mission delivery and strategic goals.
• Ensure proper training on financial systems for existing and newly hired employees within the Finance department and across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and staff capabilities.

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related fields and at least ten (10) years of relevant non-profit accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CPA or CMA designations highly preferred

• Must have at least five (5) years of combined supervisor and management experience.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, to effectively lead, interact and collaborate with staff, clients, and other stakeholders alike.

· Read and interpret documents such as invoices, quotes, and contracts for payment information

· Perform accurate calculations

• Keen attention to detail with an analytical ability to ensure accuracy of financial information processed

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, while maintaining a clear workflow and thorough understanding of internal controls and procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with computerized general ledgers is required.

• Experience with Abila MIP accounting, Adobe Acrobat, Paylocity and SAP/Concur highly desirable. Experience with other similar software packages is also welcome.

• Independent, self-starter with the ability to plan & prioritize work schedule.