Controller

Are you a nonprofit accounting professional and have experience at an international NGO.

Careers In Nonprofits has been retained by the Center for Reproductive Rights to lead in the search for their next Controller.

ORGANIZATION: Center for Reproductive Rights

LOCATION: New York City, Financial District- Hybrid (3-days week/in office)

POSITION TITLE: Controller

DURATION: Full Time

SALARY: $185,000- $210,000/annual

Is This Your Dream Job? The Controller will be responsible for ensuring all accounts functions are performed on a timely and accurate basis, producing timely consolidated US and global management reports, and developing policies and procedures for the organization. This individual will also be responsible for leading the audit process and for oversight of cash flow projections. This position reports directly to the Chief Finance Officer and works closely with the Center’s Management Team.

The Controller will join the Center during a season of expansion, growth, and opportunity, as they embark upon their new strategic plan, and endeavor to protect reproductive rights around the world.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 15+ years of broad and progressive finance experience including Grant Accounting- Required
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and preparation and understanding of Financial Statements- Required
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in financial/regulatory compliance in both the US and outside of the US- Required
• A hands-on manager with integrity, self-initiative, and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
• Proven experience driving and managing organizational change
• Bachelors in Finance or Accounting- Required
• MBA- Preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Implement and assure adherence to all accounting policies and procedures; periodically review, update and/or develop new/missing policies as needed
• Increase organizational accounting and financial management capacity and effectiveness through proactive communication, training, and coaching
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders while providing accounting expertise and analysis that will support the achievement of programmatic and operational objectives
• Work closely with the CFO to manage relationships, auditors, and external accounting advisors
• Work directly with the CFO to support the Board Finance & Audit Committee
• Review financial situation monthly and provide updates to the CFO
• Track investments and endowments
• Track exchange rates to minimize foreign transaction losses
• Oversee revenue reconciliation process and processing accounts receivable, ensuring general ledger accuracy
• Manage state and Federal regulatory filings and insurance renewals
• Incorporate technology to improve efficiency and paperless functionality of vendor payments and employee reimbursements
• Actively manage the Assistant Controller
• Mentor, coach, and retain outstanding accounting team members
• Other tasks as assigned

We’d love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

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