Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a nonprofit organization serving programs across Poughkeepsie, New York. This role requires a hands-on leader who can guide the finance team, support executive decision-making, and maintain compliance with government and state contract requirements. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit accounting expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting across general ledger, billing, payroll, collections, budgeting, and month-end close activities.
• Produce and review financial statements, forecasts, annual budgets, and regulatory filings to support organizational planning and compliance.
• Partner closely with senior leadership and remote executives by delivering clear financial insights and presenting recommendations with professionalism and confidence.
• Oversee audits and financial reviews, making sure records, transactions, and reporting practices meet applicable federal and state requirements.
• Establish, refine, and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and procedures related to cash management, disbursements, and safeguarding organizational assets.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, and overall financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Coach, supervise, and develop accounting staff while maintaining accountability for team performance and workload execution.
• Build effective working relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and external financial partners to support ongoing financial operations.
• Support and help lead accounting system improvements, including financial software implementation or migration efforts such as transitions from FundEz to Sage Intacct.
• Advise organizational leaders on short-term and long-range financial strategy, resource allocation, and compliance considerations tied to government-funded programs.• At least 7 years of nonprofit accounting experience, including 3 or more years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government contracts, grants, and Medicaid-related revenue processes.
• Strong background in financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with Sage Intacct; familiarity with FundEz is preferred.
• Proven success leading or supporting accounting software implementations or system conversions.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage changing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with senior stakeholders.