PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Controller is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all accounting and audit
functions for the organization; ensuring that the accounting, treasury, and statutory and
management reporting systems and policies provide high quality, timely data and analysis for
decision support. This position is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations; financial
reporting statements and analytics reporting; management of annual audit and 990; support for
development of quarterly grant reports; and support other external financial reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

➢ Accounting Operations:

• Responsible for the maintenance of all financial records and documentation.
• Plan and manage month end and annual closing procedures.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting quarterly financial statements and other

operations, including accounts payable (including international and domestic program
payments); consultant contracts; accounts receivable; payroll; journal entries; and
preparation of audit schedules and reports.

• Collaborate with Vice President, Finance on management and reporting of contributed

• Remain up to date with nonprofit financial best practices.

TITLE: Controller

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Finance

DEPARTMENT: Finance

DIVISION: Operations

LOCATION: New York, NY or Remote

STATUS: Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/01/2024

• Support the review of payroll calculations as needed.
• Oversee the state registration process regarding employee withholdings,

unemployment and other taxes as applicable.

➢ Policies, procedures and training

• Oversee compliance with internal accounting policies, systems and procedures.
• Ensure that accounting internal controls are in place and functioning as designed.
• Regularly review and update accounting procedures to ensure that they remain up to

needed.
➢ Other

• Provide guidance and support to all direct reports, including the development of

• Serve as a contact with the DFMS Controller's office and Treasurer’s office as needed

• Provide routine and special information to Vice President, Finance.
• Represent Accounting in various cross-organizational working groups and leadership.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for the organization.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Direct supervisor of the accounting team (Sr. Staff Accountant, Jr. Staff Accountant

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA, CMA, MBA,

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years’ experience in financial management with at least 4 years’ supervisory

• Proven record managing audits and year end closing.
• Experience in non-profit accounting required; work with international organizations

RELATED SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of non-profit accounting and GAAP.
• Experience in grant accounting with funding from government, foundation and

corporate donors is essential.

• Excellent communication skills. Effective verbal and written communication is

• Proven ability to work well in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• Manage difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Highly organized, with the ability to follow tasks through to completion and meet hard

efforts in the workplace.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands of this job are typical of those in any office workplace

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule including evenings and

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job,
not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications. Position descriptions are
reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of Episcopal Relief & Development at
the sole discretion of management.
Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to creating a diverse environment and is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or
veteran status.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Annual salary range of $$150,000-155,000
Competitive, comprehensive benefits package offered

How To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to careers@episcopalrelief.org with the subject line “Controller
“For more information, visit our website at www.episcopalrelief.org.
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an
all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications.
Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of Episcopal Relief
& Development at the sole discretion of management.