Assistant Controller

Vaco
$90,000.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Mar 28, 2025
Client: Non Profit Organization Role: Assistant Controller Salary: $90,000 yrly Location: Newark, NJ Onsite 5 days a week Job Responsibilities: Establish and maintain internal financial controls. Update and manage the Finance Procedure Manual. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Work with the Development Department to create budgets for new funding proposals. Understand and follow grant budgeting guidelines, including submission and reporting requirements for both new and ongoing grants, ensuring alignment with funders' rules. Monitor accounting processes to ensure accurate capture of grant expenditures. Analyze grant spending, identify variances, and provide early warnings; make necessary adjustments. Act as a liaison with the insurance broker for general insurance renewals. Supervise two direct reports: Grants Manager and Accounting Analyst. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes. Participate in annual audits and assist external auditors as needed. Investigate and correct inaccuracies in financial records and implement process improvements. Review payroll allocations and position assignments. Handle special projects and financial analysis as requested by the CFO and Director of Finance. Follow and implement company policies and procedures. Maintain flexibility in work schedule as business needs change. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; Master's Degree preferred. 5-7 years of experience in financial management, including financial analysis, reporting, nonprofit grant administration, budgeting, and internal controls. Required Certifications: Accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or CFM) preferred. Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulations. Proficient in complex financial systems. Skilled in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Valid driver's license. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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