Assistant Vice President and Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Vice President and Controller to lead the organization's accounting and financial operations. This senior leadership role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and effective operation of the accounting function, including financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, audit, budgeting, investment accounting, and financial systems.

The AVP and Controller will lead a team of accounting professionals and work closely with senior leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean organization where the Controller will have significant ownership of the financial operations.

The position offers an opportunity for increasing responsibility and broader financial leadership over time.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

         Lead the organization's accounting operations and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

         Oversee the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.

         Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and strong financial controls.

         Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.

         Analyze financial results and variances and identify matters requiring management attention.

Investment & Cash Management

         Oversee the accounting and financial reporting of the organization's investment portfolio.

         Review and understand investment statements and ensure investment activity and returns are accurately recorded and reconciled.

         Participate in investment-related meetings and work with external investment advisors regarding portfolio activity, performance, and financial reporting.

         Oversee cash management, liquidity, banking activities, and payment processes.

         Monitor cash flow and provide appropriate information regarding liquidity and financial position to senior leadership.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

         Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

         Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.

         Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate updates to policies and practices.

Budgeting & Financial Management

         Coordinate the development and preparation of the annual operating budget and support financial forecasting.

         Provide accurate financial information and analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.

Leadership & Process Improvement

         Lead, develop, and motivate a team of accounting professionals.

         Establish priorities and ensure effective execution of key accounting processes and deadlines.

         Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and internal controls.

         Oversee and enhance financial reporting capabilities within NetSuite.

         Serve as a trusted accounting and financial operations resource to senior leadership and colleagues across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

         Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

         Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

         Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting, with experience in a senior accounting leadership or Controller-level role.

         Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.

         Experience with financial close, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning.

         Experience managing external financial statement audits.

         Experience with investment accounting and financial reporting, including the ability to review and understand investment statements, reconcile investment activity and returns, and assess their impact on financial statements and overall financial performance.

         Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.

         Experience with ERP systems.

         Strong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.

         Experience improving accounting processes, controls, financial systems, or reporting.

         Demonstrated business acumen, sound judgment, and interest in developing broader financial leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualification:

         NetSuite experience preferred.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000

The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining exact compensation, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, skills, budget, and internal equity).

Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive benefits package and perks including, but not limited to:

         Defined contribution 401(k) plan with nonelective employer contributions and employer match of employee's elective contributions

         Paid parental leave

         Health/vision insurance, including options with employer-subsidized health savings account

         Generous paid time off that increases over time and holidays including one annual floating holiday

         Dental insurance

         Company-paid life insurance

         Health advocacy and employee assistance program

         Fully sponsored membership in healthcare professional society

         Tuition reimbursement program

         Employee discount programs

         Commuter benefits program

         Casual dress code

Work Schedule: A hybrid model with the expectation to work physically in our office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as mandatory in-office days with a fourth in-office day at your discretion, in coordination with your supervisor and in accordance with the business needs of your department. This schedule may be subject to change in GNYHA's sole discretion. This is a full-time position.

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact GNYHA's Recruitment team at recruiting@gnyha.org.

Salary : $200,000 - $220,000