Description
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a nonprofit organization in New York, New York through a Contract engagement. This position will lead the preparation of executive and board-level financial materials, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure timely, audit-ready financial information. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit accounting expertise, strong board reporting experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Prepare comprehensive financial packages and presentation materials for board meetings, translating complex accounting results into clear and decision-ready reporting.
Oversee month-end close activities to ensure the general ledger is accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting deadlines.
Develop and refine financial reports and dashboards that provide leadership with meaningful insight into operating and fund performance.
Support the production of financial statements in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal reporting requirements.
Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze variances, explain financial results, and improve the quality of recurring management reports.
Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, reconciling balances, and responding to requests tied to financial statement reviews.
Maintain fund accounting records and monitor transactions to support proper classification, restriction tracking, and compliance needs.
Contribute to specialized reporting requirements, including documentation and analysis related to regulated or grant-funded environments when applicable.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including substantial work in nonprofit accounting environments.
Demonstrated success preparing board-facing financial reports and presentation materials for senior leadership or governing bodies.
Strong command of month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting processes.
Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Working knowledge of fund accounting principles within nonprofit organizations.
Familiarity with DCAA-related reporting or compliance expectations is preferred.
Proficiency with reporting dashboards and financial analysis tools; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus.
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