PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect
Controller (Private Foundation)
PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect, New York, New York, us, 10261
Our client, a private foundation in NYC, is seeking a Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Controller will be responsible for the foundation's accounting operations and their financial reporting. The Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, development-related activities, and cashflow management. The Controller has a bookkeeper direct report and is responsible for the close of the month-end and year-end books, assisting independent auditors with annual financial statement audits, and assisting with the financial analysis of our organization. The Controller serves as a key financial consultant to both the Executive Director and the Board. The Controller is the finance lead for our program activities, including our mortgage servicing, affordable home finance programs, and tracking of balances with our community development construction projects.
Position Responsibilities
Oversee the accounting and reporting functions on a day-to-day basis, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll reconciliations and accounting, and general ledger accounting.
Oversee payroll function and associated records in collaboration with third party payroll provider
Administer the general ledger application, QuickBooks desktop
Review and approve bi-weekly payroll
Oversee payroll accounting and related allocation of salaries and benefits between entities and programs
Oversight of the timely reconciliation of all bank accounts
Support independent auditors to ensure the timely completion of the annual financial statement audits
Manage the relationships with banks and other financial counterparties and vendors
Coordinate and prepare audit schedules for the year-end audits
Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely monthly close of the financial books for monthly reporting, quarterly and annual reporting
Present monthly financials to the Executive Director, including highlighting of key operational and cashflow trends
Prepare and present to the Board and Audit Committee relevant financial schedules
Prepare annual budget and track actual activities versus budget
Project cashflow at least a year in advance and track actual versus projected cashflow. Proactively highlight any potential cashflow issues, and recommend applicable remedial steps
Maintain sound internal controls
Manage the procure to pay process, ensuring appropriate controls over vendor payments
Work collaboratively with operational leaders to manage organizational programmatic finance workflows
Supervise, coach and develop one Finance Associate
Desired Qualifications
CPA designation, MBA and/or business or accounting degree desired.
Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Experience with Google Sheets, a variety of Expense Management Software Platforms. Strong ability to learn and implement new systems and technology.
Experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, financial analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll within the nonprofit setting.
Experience with nonprofit accounting and financial statements desired
Experience with housing and community development desired
Technologically savvy with experience selecting and overseeing cloud financial software installations and managing relationships with software vendors
Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which allow for strategic financial analysis versus conventional nonprofit reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management and other outside partners.
Experience managing remote teams, ideally in a geographically dispersed context, with a high standard of excellence and accountability.
Entrepreneurial style, with enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Energized to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for strategic decision-making purposes at a mission-first organization focused on racial equity.
Desired Competencies
Intellectual curiosity
Strategic thinking
Strong communication skills, including able to explain finance concepts to non-finance professionals
Detail-oriented
Ability to design and establish new processes
Strong technological competencies, including working with third party cloud-based applications
Equity and inclusion lens
Innovation and experimentation
Collaboration and teamwork
Flexibility and responsiveness
Relationship-building to ensure mutual support and trust
The compensation for this position ranges from $140,000.00 - $160,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual's qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.
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Position Responsibilities
Oversee the accounting and reporting functions on a day-to-day basis, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll reconciliations and accounting, and general ledger accounting.
Oversee payroll function and associated records in collaboration with third party payroll provider
Administer the general ledger application, QuickBooks desktop
Review and approve bi-weekly payroll
Oversee payroll accounting and related allocation of salaries and benefits between entities and programs
Oversight of the timely reconciliation of all bank accounts
Support independent auditors to ensure the timely completion of the annual financial statement audits
Manage the relationships with banks and other financial counterparties and vendors
Coordinate and prepare audit schedules for the year-end audits
Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely monthly close of the financial books for monthly reporting, quarterly and annual reporting
Present monthly financials to the Executive Director, including highlighting of key operational and cashflow trends
Prepare and present to the Board and Audit Committee relevant financial schedules
Prepare annual budget and track actual activities versus budget
Project cashflow at least a year in advance and track actual versus projected cashflow. Proactively highlight any potential cashflow issues, and recommend applicable remedial steps
Maintain sound internal controls
Manage the procure to pay process, ensuring appropriate controls over vendor payments
Work collaboratively with operational leaders to manage organizational programmatic finance workflows
Supervise, coach and develop one Finance Associate
Desired Qualifications
CPA designation, MBA and/or business or accounting degree desired.
Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Experience with Google Sheets, a variety of Expense Management Software Platforms. Strong ability to learn and implement new systems and technology.
Experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, financial analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll within the nonprofit setting.
Experience with nonprofit accounting and financial statements desired
Experience with housing and community development desired
Technologically savvy with experience selecting and overseeing cloud financial software installations and managing relationships with software vendors
Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which allow for strategic financial analysis versus conventional nonprofit reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management and other outside partners.
Experience managing remote teams, ideally in a geographically dispersed context, with a high standard of excellence and accountability.
Entrepreneurial style, with enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Energized to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for strategic decision-making purposes at a mission-first organization focused on racial equity.
Desired Competencies
Intellectual curiosity
Strategic thinking
Strong communication skills, including able to explain finance concepts to non-finance professionals
Detail-oriented
Ability to design and establish new processes
Strong technological competencies, including working with third party cloud-based applications
Equity and inclusion lens
Innovation and experimentation
Collaboration and teamwork
Flexibility and responsiveness
Relationship-building to ensure mutual support and trust
The compensation for this position ranges from $140,000.00 - $160,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual's qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.
To all staffing agencies:
PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect ("PKFOD TalentConnect") will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.
#LI-SF1
#LI-Onsite
Equal Opportunity Employer
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