Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Great Opportunity…Great Benefits

Great Company to work for!

NJID…Partners for Life!

Come join our team!

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) offers specialized programs and support across New Jersey for infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. With a dedicated staff of more than 500 employees, in 41 program sites throughout the state, NJID is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. Each year, NJID's unique continuum of services helps more than 1,500 infants, children, and adults with disabilities and their families.

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Assistant Controller to join our Nonprofit Agency. The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in managing NJID's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations promulgated by GAAP and other funding sources, mainly DOE, DDD, and Medicaid.

What NJID offers you:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Group Term Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

As the Assistant Controller, you will provide a wide range of support, including:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements in compliance with funding sources and GAAP
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee accounting staff.
• Prepare the annual budget and biannual financial projections, including Payroll, Operating expenses, and Revenue, supporting schedules for internal and funding sources (DOE, DDD, and County).
• Implement and maintain adequate internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions.
• Ensure tax compliance and prepare annual tax return 990
• Supervise, train, and support the accounting staff.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Controller

The professional we seek must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university, with a CPA license or in the process of obtaining or a
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a regionally accredited college.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in diversified industries, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, with nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong use and reliance on Excel and Pivot tables
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.