KIPP NYC Controller, Finance Team

$185,000 - $210,000/Yr

KIPP - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

501-1,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Controller at KIPP NYC is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will manage a team of nine and support a growing annual operating budget, currently at $200M and projected to reach $300M by 2030. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can maintain financial controls, manage audits, and provide strategic financial insights while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledgers for financial audit preparation.
• Manage the monthly closing process and prepare financial statements and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee accounts receivables and enhance the revenue cycle to optimize cash flow.
• Manage grants accounting and ensure expenditures align with grant budgets.
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls to ensure compliance and improve efficiencies.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and manage the annual audit process.
• Manage banking relationships and track performance of invested assets.
• Lead and develop a team of nine accounting professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of accounting and finance experience, including audit coordination and managing accounts payable/receivable.
• Prior experience as Controller in an organization with a budget of $100M - $300M.
• Experience in non-profit accounting or in educational institutions is strongly preferred.
• Strong track record in grants management related to compliance and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to build systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $185,000 - $210,000.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous time-off including 5 school vacation weeks and extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Employer paid life insurance and short/long term disability.
• 8 weeks paid sabbatical after 10 years of service.
• Annual professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.