Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
SUMMARY
This is a confidential, management position reporting directly to the director of finance. This is a professional accounting position dealing with work of a complex and confidential nature including responsibility for the agency’s general counting and reporting functions. Is responsible for ensuring proper accounting and control of the agency’s fiscal operations and assets, to produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting and to maintain records that conform to GAAP, state, regulatory agencies and accreditation standards. Has the authority to exercise independent judgement within the framework of established policies and objectives that influence operations. This position supervises the following functional areas and staff: accounts payable, general accounting, billing, and accounts receivables.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Controller will include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains financial records, oversees preparation and recording of all accounting entries, and prepares monthly financial statements.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains, evaluates, supervises, disciplines and when necessary, terminates subordinate staff.
- Forecasts short- and long-range cash requirements.
- Works as an integral part of management, assists in establishing, coordinating and administering an adequate plan for control of fiscal operation. Maintains direct contact with Agency funding sources.
- Oversees all financial and cost reporting.
- Oversees and works closely with outside public accounting firm as it relates to the agency’s financial and pension plan audits.
- Assigns necessary resources and equipment required to complete assigned functions and responsibly directs same.
- Analyzes and interprets results of operations to director of finance.
- Provides oversight and assistance with preparation of reports to all government agencies.
- Proposes financial and accounting policy and procedures and interprets policy and procedures for program personnel.
- Compares the agency’s performance with budget plan, reports and aids in analyzing and interpreting results of operations to director of finance. Prepares operating data and special reports as required.
- Maintains thorough and complete knowledge of regulatory, financial and tax reporting requirements.
- Designs and documents internal audit procedures. Arranges for performance of periodic internal audits.
- Interfaces with board of directors on financial presentations as required.
- Keeps abreast of changes in field and is expected to maintain a thorough and complete knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong computer skills including solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with recognition of the importance of detail.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with executives, co-workers, employees, auditors and outside contacts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Paylocity Payroll and Fundware.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- At least five years of comparable Controller experience in a large Agency. Three of those years should be in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
COMPENSATION : $170,000 - $185,000 + Industry Leading Benefits
At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
