Controller

Essential Functions:

• Assists with hands on managing of day-to-day all financial activities and accounting functions.
• Manages the month-end close process and all financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely
  preparation and distribution of internal and external financial reports.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• In conjunction with Grants Management, post monthly revenue based on funder invoices.
• Monitor cash and funding balances and assist with the development of a forward looking cash
  flow projection.
• Oversee the accounting operations of Comunilife affiliates, especially their control systems,
  transaction-processing operations and policies and procedures.
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected timely.
• Assist with processing payroll in a timely manner and accurately posting to the general ledger.
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax
  filings
• Assist VP of Finance with all agency financial audits – Comunilife, subsidiaries, affiliates,
  retirement plans (IRS-990, Char 500, and Uniform Guidance).
• Work closely with all funding sources, including NYC HRA/HASA, HUD, SAMSHA, HPD, OTDA, DASNY, NYS OMH, DYCD, NYC DOHMH, AIDS Institute, Medicaid reimbursement, and SSA;
• Respond to all government requests (census financial data, etc.);

Education and Experience Requirement(s)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• Ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of experience in field, preferably as a Controller or Finance Director.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred but not required.
• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software (Great Plains) and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations; Attention to detail
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
• Experience in working in the non-profit field is highly desirable, especially working with the following government funders: NYSOMH, NYCHRA, NYCDHS, NYCDOHMH, AIDS Institute, OTDA, Medicaid reimbursement, and SSA tax credit financing.
• Ability to motivate staff and build teamwork.
  

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws