Assistant Controller

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! We believe that great people build great communities. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Greater Philadelphia YMCA team and help strengthen the financial operations that support our mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial stewardship, accurate reporting, and effective accounting processes that enable us to serve and engage our local community. Some rewards for joining our team: Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Flexible work schedule

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances

Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year

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Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Assistant Controller: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification strongly preferred

5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls

Prior supervisory, team-lead, or staff development experience is strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations

Experience supporting annual financial statement audits, tax filings, regulatory compliance, and related reporting requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Experience with enterprise accounting systems required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred

Experience with accounting system implementations, integrations, workflow automation, or process improvement initiatives preferred

Familiarity with payroll, CRM, business intelligence, database, and other enterprise systems preferred

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Controller, CFO, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Assistant Controller:

Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, review procedures, and close-calendar management

Maintain accurate accounting records and a well-structured chart of accounts in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Review transaction-processing activities and accounting policies to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate authorization

Resolve reconciling items and accounting issues promptly, escalating significant matters as appropriate

Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and processes in response to evolving organizational and regulatory requirements

Maintain and strengthen internal controls; identify control gaps and operational risks and oversee corrective actions

Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and support organizational readiness

Identify and implement process improvements, including workflow automation and effective use of NetSuite capabilities, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the close process

Prepare and review monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and management reports

Support annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and related auditor requests, schedules, and documentation

Assist with federal, state, and other regulatory and tax filings, including Form 990

Respond to auditor and stakeholder inquiries and support resolution of audit findings and recommendations

Document and promote consistent application of accounting processes, policies, and controls

Provide guidance and support to accounting staff, fostering accountability, professional development, and high-quality results

Handle sensitive financial and organizational information in accordance with security and confidentiality requirements.

Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO

What you can expect: Support from an amazing team

Opportunities to learn & grow

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

The opportunity to build strong community relationships while building our community

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.