Controller

Controller
Location: Tarrytown, NY
Work modality: 100% in-office with potential for hybrid flexibility
Compensation: $150-175k

Position Overview: The Controller reports directly to the CFO and plays a critical leadership role in maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial operations. This individual oversees the accounting team and holds responsibility for a broad range of functions including financial reporting, general ledger management, payroll, accounts payable, and grants accounting. A key priority of this role is ensuring that financial records are accurate, controls are sound, and leadership has the timely, reliable information needed to make strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply deep knowledge of GAAP and FASB standards to ensure accounting practices meet the highest professional standards.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing all aspects of audit coordination, financial statement preparation, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and regulatory reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners including banking institutions, audit firms, and financial advisors.
• Produce financial reports and analyses tailored to the needs of both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Actively monitor cash flow and treasury activities, delivering regular projections and reconciliations to support sound financial decision-making.
• Continuously assess internal controls, identifying gaps and implementing improvements that strengthen financial governance.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and operational excellence.
• Manage periodic and annual financial reporting obligations to external parties including lenders, rating agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and present financial results to senior leadership and board-level committees as needed.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and deliver a high standard of service to stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive toward both short- and long-term financial goals, proactively surfacing and resolving issues as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• At least five years of progressive financial accounting experience within a complex, multi-faceted organization.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage staff effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP platforms and financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• A track record of driving process improvements and operational excellence.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation and/or Master's degree strongly preferred.