Controller II

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Controller II (Hybrid Remote)

The Controller II is responsible for managing designated financial operations for budgeting, contract billings, purchasing, and administration.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with at least ten years of increasing not-for-profit experience in a multi-governmental contract arena.
• Accounting major preferred; CPA a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills and related supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge and ability to use an in-house PC-based accounting system in a network environment, including ability to create, run, and verify reports.
• Provide extensive supervision of grants and contract billings for government funding sources.
• Expertise with Excel/Word is essential.
• Capable of taking independent action and taking initiative to recommend and implement required improvements.
• This position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Controller II Principal Responsibilities:

1. Manage designated staff in billing, budgeting, and purchasing functions.
2. Manage all activities related to approximately $95M of government contracts and accounts receivable, including timely billing and preparation of billing matrix. Supervise Directors of Government Contracts
3. Manage Purchasing function and serve as co-administrator for purchasing system. Supervise Purchasing Manager.
4. Develop and coordinate the agency’s $100M+ operating and capital budget process, annually, before June 30^th fiscal year-end.
5. Administration of both VOA-GNY’s internal operating budget, as well as administration of extensive portfolio of funder budgets, primary NYC Department of Homeless Services and NYC Department of Health and Mental Health.
6. Acts as liaison with NYC funders.
7. Manage Financial Analysis, Audit, Billing and Budget department, analyze financial results, reports and make recommendations for operational improvements. Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses using agency produced financial reports and systems (including MIP, Microix). Explain variations and recommend steps for operational improvement. Ensure that all expenses are incurred in accordance with contract terms to eliminate non-allowable expenses.
8. Interact and collaborate with key Human Resources and Employee Benefits staff, across all Programs
9. Member of cash flow team and contributes to the weekly cash flow process.
10. Preparation and submission of annual Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR).
11. Manage other administrative functions, and special projects.
12. Supervise assigned staff.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.