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Job Title: Interim Controller
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Rate: $60–$70/hour
Overview We are seeking an experienced finance professional to serve as an Interim Controller for a growing nonprofit organization in New York City. This role combines hands‑on accounting with team management responsibilities, including oversight of accounts payable and payroll. The ideal candidate has experience managing audits successfully, is highly organized, and has worked with
government‑funded programs , including DYCD contracts, as well as state, city, and some federal grants.
This position is well‑suited for someone who has been promoted from an individual contributor to leadership and can help drive process improvements, including supporting the early‑stage migration from Great Plains to Financial Edge Blackbaud. There is potential for this role to convert to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close
Manage payroll processing using ADP
Supervise a small team, including training and workflow management for accounts payable staff
Support the audit process, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
Assist with grant accounting and reporting for government‑funded programs, including DYCD contracts, state, city, and some federal funders
Facilitate migration from Great Plains (GP) to Financial Edge Blackbaud; prior GP experience preferred
Ensure compliance with internal controls and organizational policies
Prepare reports and financial statements for management and board review
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate
7+ years of accounting experience, including nonprofit experience preferred
Proven track record managing successful audits
Hands‑on experience with general ledger, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting
Experience with Great Plains (GP) and/or Blackbaud Financial Edge
Prior experience promoted from individual contributor to leadership preferred
Strong supervisory skills for small teams
Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance for government funders, including DYCD
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Why This Role
Competitive hourly rate ($60–$70/hour)
Opportunity to manage a small team and oversee accounting operations
Involvement in early‑stage system migration and process improvement initiatives
Experience with DYCD and other government‑funded programs
Potential to convert to a permanent position
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Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Rate: $60–$70/hour
Overview We are seeking an experienced finance professional to serve as an Interim Controller for a growing nonprofit organization in New York City. This role combines hands‑on accounting with team management responsibilities, including oversight of accounts payable and payroll. The ideal candidate has experience managing audits successfully, is highly organized, and has worked with
government‑funded programs , including DYCD contracts, as well as state, city, and some federal grants.
This position is well‑suited for someone who has been promoted from an individual contributor to leadership and can help drive process improvements, including supporting the early‑stage migration from Great Plains to Financial Edge Blackbaud. There is potential for this role to convert to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close
Manage payroll processing using ADP
Supervise a small team, including training and workflow management for accounts payable staff
Support the audit process, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
Assist with grant accounting and reporting for government‑funded programs, including DYCD contracts, state, city, and some federal funders
Facilitate migration from Great Plains (GP) to Financial Edge Blackbaud; prior GP experience preferred
Ensure compliance with internal controls and organizational policies
Prepare reports and financial statements for management and board review
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate
7+ years of accounting experience, including nonprofit experience preferred
Proven track record managing successful audits
Hands‑on experience with general ledger, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting
Experience with Great Plains (GP) and/or Blackbaud Financial Edge
Prior experience promoted from individual contributor to leadership preferred
Strong supervisory skills for small teams
Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance for government funders, including DYCD
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Why This Role
Competitive hourly rate ($60–$70/hour)
Opportunity to manage a small team and oversee accounting operations
Involvement in early‑stage system migration and process improvement initiatives
Experience with DYCD and other government‑funded programs
Potential to convert to a permanent position
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