
Controller
Light Night Leeds
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP and YMCA financial standards.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.
- Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and capital project accounting.
- Prepare internal financial reports, variance analyses, and departmental summaries for review by the CFO.
- Maintain organized financial records to support transparency and audit readiness.
- Help implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard Frost Valley YMCA’s assets.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and YMCA policies.
- Support the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Assist in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5-7 years of accounting experience, ideally including nonprofit or fund accounting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems; familiarity with Blackbaud or similar nonprofit platforms is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Benefits
- Generous Benefits Package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledger maintenancejournal entriesaccount reconciliationsfixed asset trackingdepreciation schedulescapital project accountingvariance analysesbudget development
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiescommunication skillscollaborative mindsetguidanceoversight
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance