Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Women’s Lunch Place is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that addresses hunger, homelessness, and poverty through innovative and integrated services that promote hope, healing, and opportunity. We work with more than 2,300 women annually, meeting each guest where she is and helping her move toward stability and self‑sufficiency through our individualized case management, housing and stabilization, healthcare, day shelter community, and healthy meals programs.

At Women’s Lunch Place, Dignity is Everything.

The Controller is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations and strategy. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, risk management, and grants management. The Controller works closely and transparently with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, Investment Advisory Council, and external partners to support the organization’s mission and ensure long‑term fiscal health.

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Status:
Exempt

Salary: $90, annually

• Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Board Treasurer, and Finance Committee to develop and manage the organization’s financial strategy and policies, including long‑term financial planning and monitoring of investment portfolio in collaboration with the Investment Advisory Council.
• Serve as financial liaison to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee; communicate and present financial matters effectively to the Board.
• Lead the creation and monitoring of all financial plans; update and implement necessary accounting practices and internal controls.
• Oversee and execute Federal, State, and City grant budgeting, reimbursement and reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop and manage the organization’s revenue and expenses and providing a detailed budget narrative to accompany the financial statements; oversee QBO input, monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to ensure financial sustainability.
• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements. Analyze material variances to budget. Offer recommendations for improvements.
• Lead in‑depth financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning to inform business decisions.
• Manage and optimize the agency’s cash flow, including monitoring working capital and ensuring sufficient safety and liquidity while maximizing growth.
• Implement a robust financial management and reporting infrastructure to support strategic and operational goals.

• Manage all aspects of audit preparation and serve as the main point of contact with external auditing firm.
• Review the draft audited financial statement, Form 990 and PC and provide comments to the auditor and Finance committee.

• Supervise and provide oversight to the external contracted bookkeeper and ensure timely payment and recording of payments and receivables.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director of HR and Philanthropy team on payroll, reporting, and restricted funding.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP), tax filings (990, 5500, PC), and federal/state regulations.
• Oversee and update the finance department’s Financial Policies, Investment Policies, and accounting manual.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of HR, administer all organizational insurance programs, including health, workers comp, liability, D&O and retirement funds.
• Review all grant and funding agreements for potential restrictions to properly record revenue recognition in accordance with the grant.
• Ensure timely monthly closings with preparation of related work papers and support for key accounts.

• Manage financial aspects of grants and government contracts, including proposal budgets, financial reporting compliance, and reimbursement submissions.
• Partner with the Philanthropy…