Assistant Controller

About CUCS:

The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) is a premier human services organization in New York City, dedicated to addressing homelessness, poverty, and mental illness. With an annual operating budget exceeding $100 million, CUCS empowers thousands of individuals each year through integrated housing, health, and social services. Our 700+ employees deliver innovative programs, including supportive housing, medical and mental health care, employment assistance, and professional training for service providers.

As a leader in the sector, CUCS is committed to expanding its impact and enhancing financial strategies to support its mission of fostering stability and opportunity for the communities we serve.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial activities of CUCS, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial reporting. This position will play a key role in supporting the organization’s overall financial health and sustainability. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller monitor to ensure effective and efficient accounting operations.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for CUCS and related entities in coordination with the Controller.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Lead components of the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prior to submission to Finance leadership.
• Prepare and review internal financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational or financial improvement.

• Support the Controller in coordinating the annual audit, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of audit recommendations and internal control improvements.
• Maintain and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Identify and support process improvements and efficiencies across accounting operations.
• Support administration, optimization, and testing of accounting systems, upgrades, and integrations.

• Oversee the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Review and approve monthly account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
• Review expense allocations, reclassifications, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and shared cost allocations.
• Coordinate audit support related to general ledger activity and reconciliations.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely, accurate invoice processing and payment execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to payment authorization, segregation of duties, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and maintenance, including W-9 collection, contract documentation, payment terms, and 1099 compliance.
• Monitor vendor aging, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payments are issued within established terms.
• Review accounts payable accruals and support accurate year‑end reporting.

• Supervise Accounts Receivable functions to ensure timely billing, collections, and reconciliation of receivables.
• Review revenue recognition, adjustments, allowances, and year‑end receivable entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with program and finance staff to resolve billing discrepancies and delayed payments.
• Review and reconcile intercompany receivables and eliminations, as applicable.

• Monitor cash activity and liquidity to support short‑ and long‑term financial obligations.
• Review deposits, disbursements, and transfers for accuracy and authorization.
• Support cash forecasting and…