Controller

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

. Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Supervise and review the work of accounting staff including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Analyze monthly financial results and partner with department leaders to review budget-to-actual performance
Maintain strong systems of internal control and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Oversee revenue recognition and pledge receivables, ensuring accurate tracking of pledges, billings, and cash receipts
Manage accounts receivable activities including pledge accounting and reconciliation
Oversee accounts payable, grants payments, employee expenses, and other disbursement activities ensuring timely and accurate processing
Ensure proper accounting and monitoring of net assets with donor restrictions
Partner with Finance leadership to optimize the Foundation’s Workday ERP platform following recent implementation
Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to strengthen institutional knowledge and operational efficiency
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, reporting, and system integrations
Support ongoing system enhancements and collaborate with Finance, IT, and external partners on system improvements
Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
Prepare and coordinate year-end accounting activities in support of the annual audit process
Oversee preparation of the consolidated and individual Chapter Form 990 filings
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, business registrations, accounting standards, and organizational policies
Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team
Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on accuracy, continuous improvement, and strong financial stewardship
Support cross-departmental collaboration to improve financial processes and reporting
Other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
CPA preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility and financial reporting oversight
Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including familiarity with ASC 958 and fund accounting principles
Experience working with enterprise ERP systems, with Workday experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial close processes, audit preparation, and internal control frameworks
Ability to develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and financial workflows to support operational efficiency and institutional knowledge
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, power pivots, financial modeling, and data analysis)
Familiarity with modern data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, SQL Server, Python, or similar technologies to support reporting, automation, and financial analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop staff and collaborate effectively across departments
Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees Founded 1967 🤝 Non-profit ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 🧬 Biotechnology Non-profit
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Biotechnology Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with the mission of curing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life for the millions of Americans living with IBD. The Foundation’s work is dramatically accelerating the research process, while also providing extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. Controller 🔥 2 hours ago 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $170k - $180k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead ⛔️ Financial Controller Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Supervise and review the work of accounting staff including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Analyze monthly financial results and partner with department leaders to review budget-to-actual performance
Maintain strong systems of internal control and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Oversee revenue recognition and pledge receivables, ensuring accurate tracking of pledges, billings, and cash receipts
Manage accounts receivable activities including pledge accounting and reconciliation
Oversee accounts payable, grants payments, employee expenses, and other disbursement activities ensuring timely and accurate processing
Ensure proper accounting and monitoring of net assets with donor restrictions
Partner with Finance leadership to optimize the Foundation’s Workday ERP platform following recent implementation
Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to strengthen institutional knowledge and operational efficiency
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, reporting, and system integrations
Support ongoing system enhancements and collaborate with Finance, IT, and external partners on system improvements
Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
Prepare and coordinate year-end accounting activities in support of the annual audit process
Oversee preparation of the consolidated and individual Chapter Form 990 filings
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, business registrations, accounting standards, and organizational policies
Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team
Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on accuracy, continuous improvement, and strong financial stewardship
Support cross-departmental collaboration to improve financial processes and reporting
Other duties as required. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
CPA preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility and financial reporting oversight
Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including familiarity with ASC 958 and fund accounting principles
Experience working with enterprise ERP systems, with Workday experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial close processes, audit preparation, and internal control frameworks
Ability to develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and financial workflows to support operational efficiency and institutional knowledge
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, power pivots, financial modeling, and data analysis)
Familiarity with modern data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, SQL Server, Python, or similar technologies to support reporting, automation, and financial analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop staff and collaborate effectively across departments
Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred
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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingGAAPnonprofit accountingfund accountingfinancial close processesaudit preparationaccounting policiesfinancial workflowsdata analysisfinancial modeling

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsproject managementcollaborationmentoringteam leadershipcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in Business AdministrationCPA