Controller

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have over 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Controller for the Fiscal Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees all accounting operations including disbursements (payroll & accounts payable), receivables, and general accounting

Ensures that payables are processed in a timely manner

Maintains an orderly, computerized accounting filing system

Ensures integrity of the general ledger and all balance sheet accounts

Ensures that account reconciliations are all up to date and that all balances are appropriately maintained

Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls, and compliance with current and changing accounting standards and legal requirements applicable to financial governance.

Coordinates and executes month end close process

Oversees representative payee process

Maintains accounting for investment portfolio

Develops and maintains cost allocations

Responsible for preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Serves as key liaison for annual independent audits (including financial statement audit, pension audit, and A-133/uniform guidance audit).

Prepares organization wide financial reports and analyses for internal use.

Works closely with the CFO on the development of the overall annual budget and monitors financial activity throughout the year, informing the CFO of potential issues.

Oversees development of estimates throughout the year as budgets vary.

Develops and oversees internal auditing function to ensure agency wide compliance with all accounting procedures.

Works closely with Director of Grants and Contracts in tracking and reporting grant activity.

Compiles financial metrics and measures metrics against prior year and nonprofit best practices

Oversees accounting for Citizens Advisory Bureau and Bronx Point HDFC

Prepares and/or liaises with tax advisory firm on preparation and filing of annual tax returns and state filings for BronxWorks, Citizens Advisory Bureau, and Bronx Point HDFC.

Oversees issuance of employment, contractor, and other tax documents and filings.

Prepares annual Consolidated Fiscal Report (“CFR”) and works with audit firm for CFR certification

Monitors cash flow and provides cash flow projections to the CFO in conjunction with the Grants and Contracts side of the financial department. Makes recommendations as to cash needs over the course of the year and beyond.

Prepares financial reports as needed for Senior Staff and Board Finance/Audit Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant preferred with current license in active standing

Min. 10 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience

Experience in non-profit finance

Impeccable ethical standards

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues

Ability to organize, motivate and supervise staff

Flexible work attitude: the ability to be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of frequently changing demands

Strong Computer skills: facility with MS Office especially Excel required

Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.

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