We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate and timely financial reporting, and help strengthen internal controls across assigned areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external auditors.
Responsibilities:
- Direct month-end and period-end close activities for designated entities or functional areas, ensuring deadlines, accuracy standards, and control expectations are consistently achieved.
- Examine complex journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balance fluctuations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and appropriate accounting treatment.
- Supervise the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, regulatory submissions, and other required reports for internal and external use.
- Investigate technical accounting matters, guide issue resolution, and elevate material risks or key decisions to leadership when needed.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for audits within assigned areas by organizing deliverables, addressing auditor questions, and maintaining productive working relationships.
- Oversee the design, documentation, and effectiveness of internal controls, including policies, walkthroughs, remediation efforts, and retention of supporting evidence.
- Distribute work across the team, set priorities, remove barriers to execution, and ensure clear accountability for high-quality results.
- Support onboarding, coaching, and performance development for accounting staff while contributing to succession planning and team growth.
- Drive enhancements to accounting processes, reporting practices, systems, and controls, while partnering with cross-functional teams on broader initiatives.
- Maintain regular on-site collaboration with colleagues and communicate financial results, risks, and resource needs clearly to leadership.
- Proven experience managing month-end close activities and general ledger operations in a complex accounting environment.
- Strong background in financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial statements and supporting disclosures.
- Experience leading or supporting financial statement audits and working effectively with external auditors.
- Solid understanding of internal controls, accounting documentation, and compliance-related reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of DCAA standards and related audit expectations is preferred.
- Ability to research technical accounting issues, apply sound judgment, and communicate recommendations clearly.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, prioritizing competing deadlines, and partnering across finance and operational functions.