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Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 476087

$50 - $55 per hour
Client: Community Development Financial Institution 
Role: Assistant Controller (Temp to Perm)
Pay Rate: $50-$55/hr
- $110,000/annually - $115,000/annually when converted to a perm employee! 

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey (Hybrid - *3 days a week onsite*) 

Core Responsibilities

  • Financial Stewardship & Reporting: Lead the accounting and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of legal entities, including those with external investment partners.

  • The Close Cycle: Orchestrate timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare both consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements.

  • Compliance & Tax: Coordinate the preparation and review of tax filings and regulatory requirements, ensuring all entities remain in good standing.

  • Audit Management: Act as a primary liaison for annual audits, coordinating with external auditors to ensure a seamless and transparent review process.

  • Internal Controls: Maintain and refine accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets across all structures.

  • Quality Oversight: Review journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and supporting documentation with an uncompromising eye for detail.

  • Strategic Support: Provide high-level financial analysis for management and board-level reporting, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Growth & Special Projects

  • Process Evolution: Identify and implement system enhancements to scale our accounting function.

  • Investment Support: Manage the nuanced reporting requirements for investment funds and partnerships.

  • Ad-hoc Initiatives: Lead special financial projects and strategic initiatives as the organization expands its impact.

Who You Are

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • Certification: CPA strongly preferred.

  • Experience: 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

  • Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of GAAP and advanced Excel skills.

  • Complexity Management: Proven experience navigating multi-entity structures, partnerships, or investment-related accounting.

Preferred Skills:

  • Background in Impact Investing, Community Development (CDFI), or Financial Services .

  • Experience with partner reporting and complex waterfall structures.

  • A "process-improvement" mindset—you don't just follow the manual; you help write a better one.

The Environment

  • Hybrid Flexibility: Based in our New Brunswick, NJ office with a balance of remote and in-person collaboration.

  • High Visibility: Work closely with senior leadership in an environment where your contributions directly influence strategic financial decisions.

  • Purpose-Led: Your work supports economic growth and community development, combining professional excellence with social purpose.

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