Lead accounting for a nonprofit, overseeing fund accounting, complex financial reporting, audits, government contract and grant compliance, banking and cash management, and accounting system improvements. Manage the accounting department, prepare quarterly and annual financials, and maintain auditor and regulatory relationships to ensure financial sustainability and compliance.
The Vice President (VP) Controller applies the principles of fund accounting to Good Shepherd’s revenue sources and balance sheet related transactions. Creates and interprets complex financial statements and reports. Compiles financial information, processes journal entries, develops schedules, reconciles reports and prepares financial data. Some familiarity with and an awareness of the laws and regulations that apply to nonprofit accounting functions are required to ensure compliance. Possesses a knowledge of relevant nonprofit financial accounting systems. Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies, and procedures which includes familiarity with other departments within the agency. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions with the department.
- Reports To: Chief Financial Officer / Chief Administrative Officer
- Location: 305 7th Avenue, New York, New York 10001
- Hours: 35 hours, Exempt
- Salary: $150,000 - $160,000
Major Duties:
- Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project financial sustainability.
- Manage Accounting Department functions and provide oversight to operating strategies.
- Ensure financial compliance with all regulatory authorities related to diverse funding streams.
- Prepare annual audit documentation and oversee all audit deliverables and relationships.
- Prepare timely quarterly financials and related financial reports, including developing and reviewing all pertinent supplementary schedules.
- Sustain effective banking and credit relationships, including operating cash, credit line and investment/endowment account management.
- Prepares SSOP report to OCFS.
- Conduct ongoing analysis of agencies financial resources.
- Develop and implement plans to improve accounting systems and procedures.
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with Independent, State and City Auditors.
- Handle multiple government contracts and other diverse revenue sources.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the CFO.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and CPA required with minimum 10 plus years experience.
- Must have experience in accounting and budgetary analysis.
- Fund accounting experience required.
- Must have an understanding of government requirements as they relate to a social service agency.
- Must have computer experience.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
- Advance knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheet, and/or word processing required.
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Good Shepherd Services New York, New York, USA Office
New York, NY, United States
Good Shepherd Services New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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