Overview

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. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a