Controller

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Published
April 24, 2026
Location
New York, NY
Category
Job Type
Salary Min
55
Salary Max
60
Salary Unit Text
Hourly

Description

Controller (Consulting) – Nonprofit | Fully On-Site | Upper West Side, NYC

We’re partnering with one of our top clients, a respected nonprofit organization in the Upper West Side, to identify a Controller (consulting/temporary) with strong nonprofit accounting experience.

This is a hands-on role supporting leadership through month-end close, reporting, and audit preparation. Ideal for someone who thrives in mission-driven environments and can step in quickly to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial reporting package for leadership
  • Manage general ledger activity including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Perform bank and investment account reconciliations
  • Oversee cash receipts and related reconciliations
  • Prepare sales and use tax filings
  • Support audit readiness including Form 990 preparation
  • Assist with state and city audit processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  • Nonprofit / not-for-profit accounting experience required
  • Experience within education institutions or charter schools highly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge
  • Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in an on-site environment

Work Environment

  • Fully on-site in Upper West Side, NYC
  • Collaborative, mission-driven organization
  • Immediate start / consulting engagement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.  

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