Achievement First ยท 4 hours ago
Controller
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $170K/yrAchievement First is a nonprofit organization supporting public charter schools across several states. They are seeking a strategic and dynamic Controller to provide leadership for the Finance team, overseeing accounting, payroll, and compliance functions while ensuring financial integrity and adherence to regulations.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Finance and accounting teams, overseeing performance management, professional development, and team goal-setting
Clarify roles, responsibilities, and growth opportunities for team members; strengthen both technical and adaptive skills
Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures across all entities, ensuring compliance at school and network levels
Oversee annual independent audits, aiming for unmodified opinions without findings
Direct all accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, debt, and lease management
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements across accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
Manage the monthly and annual close processes, reporting calendar, and timely reconciliations
Oversee grants and program accounting, ensuring expenditures align with budgets and compliance requirements
Maintain the chart of accounts and document retention systems
Serve as advisor to the CFO on financial systems and process improvements
Produce timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and dashboards; communicate findings to CFO and senior leadership
Provide cash flow reporting, forecasting, and cash management solutions across all entities
Ensure accurate, timely submission of local, state, and federal reports and tax filings
Manage and coordinate annual external audits, AUPs (agreed-upon procedures), and all regulatory reviews
Prepare and oversee tax filings, including IRS Form 990, Form 720, and others as required
Monitor emerging regulations and proactively manage compliance risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Significant experience in public accounting
Deep technical knowledge of accounting, audits, GAAP, and compliance
Proven leadership and people management skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication abilities
Preferred
Prior experience as a Controller or equivalent leadership role strongly preferred
Experience with grants management and nonprofit finance preferred
Alignment with Achievement First's mission and values
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
A 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave
Company
Achievement First
Achievement First provides Education, Teaching, School Leadership, Data-Driven Instruction, Charter School and Instructional Coaching.
Founded in 2003
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Neil Shah
Chief Financial Officer
Xanthe Jory
Chief Operating Officer
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