Controller

The New York Climate Exchange (“The Exchange”) seeks to recruit a Controller to play a leading role in bolstering the financial infrastructure of our organization. The Controller will be instrumental in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and various other essential financial facets.

Applicants should feel comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tasks and roles changing on a regular basis. This position is full-time. The individual filling this role will primarily work in-person in the New York City area. Periodic remote work is allowed with prior approval.

The position will report to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for the Controller is between $150,000 – $180,000 per year. The position includes eligibility for generous health and retirement benefits, and paid time off/sick leave.

Salary will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and specialized training. The above hiring range represents The Exchange’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of and working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration, the Controller will undertake the following responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

1. Manage budgeting and forecasting processes across all verticals of the organization, including operations, programming, and capital plan.
2. Prepare and present statement of financial position, statement of activities, statement of cash flows, and other financial reports for management and Board of Directors.
3. Monitor cash flow and manage investments alongside the Director of Finance & Administration and Board’s Investment Committee.

Accounting Operations & Systems Management

1. Manage and oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.
2. Lead month and year-end close with support of Finance Analyst/Bookkeeper, ensuring reconciliations and adjusting entries occur in a timely manner.
3. Facilitate monthly capital expense reconciliation with capital projects team.
4. Maintain and implement improvements for internal controls processes where necessary.

Compliance and Audit Management

1. Ensure GAAP-compliance across all accounting functions, including contract review, performance obligation identification, and appropriate timing of revenue recognition.
2. Lead annual financial audit and 990 filing and serve as key liaison to external auditors.
3. Oversee adherence to organizational policies and grantor / contractor requirements.
4. Support grant management efforts, including budgeting and reporting needs.

Position-related Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant non-profit accounting experience is required.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel. Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

New York Climate Exchange Staff Core Competencies

• Develops and implements solutions that show understanding of how partners and/or own work achieves results that are financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable.
• Shares new insights based on in-depth understanding of clients/partners and recommends solutions for current and future needs of clients/partners.
• Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across The Exchange, partner organizations, and other relevant institutions.
• Makes choices and sets priorities with The New York Climate Exchange corporate perspective in mind.
• Helps others to understand problems, partner and client needs, and the underlying context.
• Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences and applies a critical lens to systemic sources of bias and discrimination.
• Applies critical thinking and seeks input and experience from others to recommend a course of action consistent with The Exchange’s strategy.
• Evaluates risk and anticipates the short- and long-term implications of decisions.
• Commits to a decision and acts once it has been reached.

Applications should include a cover letter and CV/resume.

Please note that you must be able to work in the United States as The Exchange does not yet have visa-sponsoring capabilities.

The New York Climate Exchange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, height, weight, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Note: Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about our mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

You must be able to work in the United States as The Exchange does not yet have visa-sponsoring capabilities.