Job Description

Our client, a large prestigious Arts & Culture Institution, is seeking a Controller to join their team and lead all accounting, audit, systems, and financial reporting responsibilities. The selected individual will report directly into the CFO and lead a team of 15+ across multiple lines of reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including cash receipts/disbursements, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger management, financial reporting, and audits
• Supervise treasury and cash flow analysis, manage cash procedures, track investment performance, coordinate with investment managers, and prepare technical accounting memoranda per GAAP
• Establish and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures. Manage business systems staff, coordinate with IT on financial software implementation, and support automation of finance functions.
• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, endowment spending rules, debt covenants, banking and bond disclosure requirements, and all tax filings
• Provide financial information to Board Committees (Investment, Audit, Finance), coordinate budgeting and results analysis, collaborate with Legal on insurance and risk management, and review pledge and sponsorship agreements for accounting accuracy.
• Deliver accurate accounting and reporting for contributions, box office, media/royalties, retail sales, and special projects. Manage gift recording and donor restrictions, support development with reporting for funders, and coordinate major gift processing
• Manage payroll operations and collaborate with HR on benefit plan administration, pension plans, workers’ comp, medical plan renewals, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related; higher education a plus
• CPA is required; public audit experience a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of non-profit accounting and finance leadership experience
• GAAP, GAAS, and non-profit tax / regulatory understanding
• Strong management and communication skills