Controller - Government (Association Office

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Controller
- Government, who under the direction of, and in conjunction with the VP Finance/Chief Accounting Officer, administers, maintains, and controls accounting activity in accordance with the financial policies of the Association. The Controller
- Government will be responsible for the management of finances for government contracts including systems, accounting, billing and collection of government contracts and all relevant government contract and financial reporting. They will coordinate and oversee:
Government Agency Audits, Uniform Guidance Audit, Consolidated Fiscal Report Audit and Community House Audit. Assists with Annual Financial Statement Audit. The Controller
- Government will lead a team in a hybrid environment.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.  for more information.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA is required. MBA is desired.
• At least six (6) years of successful experience, including not for profit accounting, government contracts and uniform guidance.
• Strong knowledge of financial software applications.
• Highly proficient with Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage projects from concept to completion within time constraints.
• Strong people management skills and ability to lead and motivate teams
• Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and priorities.