Finance Controller

Description

Join Our Team at Block Institute!

Established in 1962, Block Institute is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to our mission-driven approach, we believe in building meaningful relationships, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring and being inspired every day.

Summary: Directs the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management.  The Controller is responsible for the company’s financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports.  The position includes supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary controls. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate and oversee Finance Department personnel, recommend training, and ensure staff proficiency. 

• Maintain accurate accounting systems, records of company transactions and related assets. 

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in decisions impacting business operations or finances. 

• Oversee internal and external financial audits, to include interdepartmental collaboration for information acquisition and review 

• Prepare the NYS Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) annually and make periodic revisions as required, in conjunction with the Director of Finance 

• Analyze financial data to assess profitability, budget performance, and operational effectiveness. 

• Prepare, update and optimize internal/external financial reports. 

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis. 

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local tax-related regulations at all levels. 

• Implement and monitor financial controls for the organization to ensure optimal effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervises all of the Financial Program’s employees, including Accountant(s), Payroll Administrator, and Accounts Payable and Receivable staff.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Generally, there are no specific work environment issues to deal with.

NOTE:  This job description may be amended without prior notice, and at the sole discretion of the Agency.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Qualifications:            

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major 

• Working experience and proficiency with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll processing/management is required 

• Experience supervising and managing a team 

• Full understanding of GAAP 

• Hands-on experience working with auditors and their requests 

• CPA is preferred but not required 

• Strong computer proficiency, to include particularly Excel and other finance ERP software (Sage Intacct, etc) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

The Block Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including New York City Human Rights Law. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and ensure fair treatment in every step of the hiring process." 

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000