Controller at Virtual Company
New York, NY
About the Job
Position: Controller
Job Summary:
The Controller will provide leadership and oversight in general accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, along with stewardship of restricted funds, payroll, procurement, and accounts payable. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a strong financial internal control environment and fostering collaborative relationships with leadership and various units across the organization.
Reports To: Senior Associate Vice President for Finance
Work Environment: This is primarily an in-person position with some flexibility for hybrid work, as approved by your supervisor.
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development of financial policies and procedures governing accounting and fiscal transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and industry best practices.
- Provide leadership in creating and maintaining a robust internal control framework to mitigate risks, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and protect organizational assets.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing administrative burdens while delivering excellent client service.
- Act as a senior advisor to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance on accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance matters. Serve as the main liaison for external audits, including annual financial statements and regulatory reviews.
- Coordinate the fiscal year-end close and supervise the preparation of audited financial statements, OMB audits, IRS Form 990, and other regulatory reports.
- Supervise and ensure quality control in accounts payable/procurement, general ledger, financial reporting and compliance, and payroll functions.
- Support the organization’s Audit and Compliance Committee and assist the Board of Trustees as needed.
- Collaborate with outsourced investment offices on day-to-day administrative matters.
- Foster a culture of high performance by developing staff through supportive, collaborative, and data-driven approaches. Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating staff in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Facilitate goal setting for direct reports, conduct regular meetings to monitor workflow, and provide feedback and guidance for professional development.
- Represent the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance in various financial matters, including leading special projects, implementing strategic initiatives, and serving on organizational committees.
- Communicate strategically on financial and risk matters with staff, administration, and board members as applicable.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum of ten years of management experience in Accounting or Finance.
- Bachelor’s degree and active CPA license required.
- Non-profit accounting experience is required.
- Preferred experience in higher education accounting.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and collaborative management style.
- Extensive experience with U.S. GAAP, OMB compliance, financial statement audits, procurement, and payroll operations.
- Proficient in developing complex spreadsheets and relational databases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of staff.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
- Commitment to a customer service-oriented, data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Knowledge of compliance best practices and criteria.
- Exceptional work ethic, integrity, and ability to work autonomously while managing expectations.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco 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.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.