Controller POST NUMBER: 188468

Client: Non-Profit Organization Role: Controller (Temporary to Perm) Pay Rate: $65-$75/hr Location: Midtown, Manhattan - Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite Job Description: Financial Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance Day-to-Day Accounting: Leads the management of all core accounting functions, including disbursements, receipts, payroll processing, and reconciliations. Month-End & Year-End Close: Oversees and participates in the fiscal closing process, including general ledger account analyses, journal entries, and adjustments. Systems Administration: Serves as the primary administrator and power user for the Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT accounting system. Cash Flow Management: Actively manages cash flow, forecasts disbursements, and directs follow-up on delinquent collections and outstanding donor pledges. Financial Reporting: Produces accurate monthly internal financial statements. Vendor & Partner Management: Ensures timely vendor payments and oversees reporting compliance for government agencies, foundations, national affiliations, and other funding partners. Audit & Compliance Leadership: Directs workflow and communications with external auditors to ensure compliance with deadlines and filings (OMB Uniform Guidance, Form 5500, Form 990, etc.). Tax Preparation: Prepares key schedules for and assists in the preparation of the annual Form 990 and Annual Financials. Audit Remediation: Coordinates corrective action plans with process owners to address any findings or recommendations from annual audits. Policy Maintenance: Monitors and updates the organization's Finance Policies & Procedures Manual as needed. Program Support and Analysis Strategic Reporting: Collaborates with the VP of Financial Planning & Analysis to produce financial reports for Finance Committee analysis, board reporting, and executive decision-making. Departmental Partnership: Liaises with program Vice Presidents to evaluate the financial impact of departmental services, identifying potential opportunities and risks. Team Leadership and Special Projects Team Supervision: Manages and mentors a team of staff accountants and accounts payable specialists. Process Strategy: Partners with the CFO to set the strategic and tactical direction of financial processes, workflows, and cross-departmental communications. Special Initiatives: Leads organization-wide projects focused on process improvement, automation, and operational innovation at the direction of the CFO.