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Finance Controller
Location
New York
Posted
22 days ago
Salary
$170K - $195K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Finance Controller
KIPP Foundation
• Own the integrity of all core accounting functions, including the general ledger, revenue recognition, grants accounting, and full balance sheet management. • Serve as the ultimate steward of the general ledger and balance sheet, ensuring all transactions and account balances are accurate, timely, and aligned to nonprofit accounting standards. • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes with precision and discipline, consistently delivering high-quality financial reporting. • Establish and continuously refine accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to uphold a best-in-class finance function. • Set the vision and enterprise-wide standard for internal controls, ensuring a robust control environment that safeguards assets and supports audit readiness. • Continuously evaluate and strengthen controls, proactively identifying risks and driving improvements. • Lead all aspects of the organization’s audit and compliance activities, maintaining KIPP Foundation’s strong track record of clean audits. • Oversee the preparation and filing of the Form 990 and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements, including grant compliance and tax filings, while proactively addressing emerging regulatory considerations. • Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reporting to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Leadership Team. • Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on nonprofit revenue recognition and grant accounting. • Own the management and oversight of operating cash, ensuring strong liquidity and disciplined cash controls.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or 10 years of equivalent experience
- CPA Designation is required and MBA is preferred for this role
- Proven record for results in financial management.
- Experience maintaining internal control environments to ensure compliance.
- Experience with non-profiting accounting and fund accounting is required
- Experience with federal funds is required
- Exemplary integrity, discretion, and cultural competence while working with staff, and confidential/sensitive information.
- Strong commitment to providing superior customer service
- Strong management skills, including people management, team management, and project management.
- Comfort and desire to work with in a collaborative, agile, outcomes-focused, equity-driven, and learning-oriented team
Benefits
- 25 holidays for + 18 days additional flexible PTO days (flexible PTO increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+).
- 100% paid parental leave
- 100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans.
- Wellness benefits such as fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and our employee assistance program
- Finance Security benefits include such as a 401K retirement plan with 4% match, employer-sponsored legal plans, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
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