New York City Bar Association · 9 hours ago
Assistant Controller
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expThe New York City Bar Association is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students founded in 1870. The Assistant Controller oversees daily accounting and finance operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supervising a team of accounting staff.
Association
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of four accounting staff; assign work, review deliverables, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Oversee daily cash management, including monitoring receipts and disbursements, and maintaining manual and projected cash flow logs
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure all transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and FASB standards
Review and approve journal entries, reclassifications, and reconciliations
Prepare and review analyses and audit schedules of balance sheet and income statement accounts
Lead the monthly close process, ensuring adherence to the close calendar and timely completion of all close and compliance activities
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements; analyze variances and financial trends
Coordinate fiscal year-end close, calendar-year A/P close, and ERP roll-forward; ensure all income and expenses are properly accrued
Manage audits and compliance activities, including preparation and review of audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and supporting tax filings (Forms 990, 990-T, 1120 support, CT-13, pension audits)
Prepare the Association’s tax filings and provide review support for the City Bar Fund’s tax filings prepared by the City Bar Fund Accounting Manager
Lead preparation of the annual operating and salary budgets for the Association; support department heads and manage revisions through Board approval
Collaborate with the City Bar Fund Accounting Manager on intercompany due to/due from accounts
Support the CFO with financial analysis, system maintenance, and special projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including staff supervision
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, nonprofit or fund accounting, and audits
Minimum 3 years direct supervisory experience
Experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
CPA preferred
Familiarity with AVID Pay and ADP WorkForce Now a plus
Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing between Christmas and New Year’s day this year, day off for volunteer work, extra time off in summer)
Choice of medical plans
Dental
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Commuter benefits program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term/long-term disability insurance
Employee discounts
Company
New York City Bar Association
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Halter
Chief Administrative Officer
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