Controller

About the Role

The Controller oversees daily accounting and finance operations to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Association's and City Bar Fund's financial records. This position supervises a team of accounting staff and works closely with the CFO, department managers, and external auditors to support financial reporting, compliance, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of four accounting staff; assign work, review deliverables, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily cash management, including monitoring receipts and disbursements, and maintaining manual and projected cash flow logs.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure all transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and FASB standards.
• Review and approve journal entries, reclassifications, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review analyses and audit schedules of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring adherence to the close calendar and timely completion of all close and compliance activities.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements; analyze budget variances and financial trends.
• Coordinate fiscal year-end close, calendar-year A/P close, and ERP roll-forward; ensure all income and expenses are properly accrued.
• Manage audits and compliance activities, including preparation and review of audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and supporting tax filings (Forms 990, 990-T, 1120 support, CT-13, pension audits).
• Prepare the Association's tax filings directly and provide review support for the City Bar Fund's tax filings prepared by the CBF Accounting Manager.
• Lead preparation of the annual operating and salary budgets for the Association; support department heads and manage revisions through Board approval.
• Collaborate with the CBF Accounting Manager on intercompany due to/due from accounts.
• Support the CFO with financial analysis, system maintenance, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5 years of management experience.
• At least 5 years of nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong experience of Fund accounting, budgeting, and audits.
• Experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or equivalent leadership role preferred.
• Familiarity with AVID Pay and ADP WorkForce Now a plus.

Pay & Schedule

• Annualized salary: $130,000 to $140,000
• Hybrid work schedule (generally 2 days per week in the office, subject to review and revision based on departmental needs)
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including office closure during the last week of the calendar year through New Year's Day, day off for volunteer work, extra time off in summer)
• Choice of medical plans, dental, and vision
• 401K eligibility begins at employment start (discretionary employer match up to 3% after 1 year)
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Free New York City Bar Association membership and CLE programs
• Employee discounts