Controller

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 management position reports directly to the Vice President (“VP”) of Finance. This is a professional accounting position dealing with work of a complex and confidential nature, including responsibility for the ADAPT Community Network (“ADAPT”) and Affiliates’ general accounting and reporting functions. Is responsible for ensuring proper accounting and control of the Organization’s and Affiliates’ financial operations and assets, producing accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting, and maintaining records that conform to GAAP, state, regulatory agencies, and accreditation standards. The controller must exercise independent judgment within established policies and objectives that influence operations. This position supervises the following functional areas and staff: Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Billing, and Accounts Receivables. The Assistant Controller, Billing Director, and Accounts Payable Director are direct reports.

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 and assists in establishing, coordinating, and administering an adequate plan for control of fiscal operation. Maintains direct contact with Organization funding sources.
• Oversees all financial and cost reporting.
• Oversees and works closely with outside public accounting firms related to the ADAPT and Affiliates’ financial, employee benefit plan audits, 990, and other tax return filings.
• Assigns necessary resources and equipment to complete assigned functions and responsibly directs same.
• Analyzes and interprets results of operations to the VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Provides oversight and assistance with preparing reports to all government agencies.
• Proposes financial and accounting policy and procedures and interprets policy and procedures for program personnel.
• Performs monthly comparative and analytical reviews of the general ledger to ensure financial data accuracy and timely month-end closing.
• Prepares operating data and special reports as required.
• Maintains thorough and complete knowledge of regulatory, financial, and tax reporting requirements.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the 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 represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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, coworkers, employees, auditors, and outside contacts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Accounting and Payroll Systems

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• At least five years of comparable Controller experience in a large organization with supervisory experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• CPA required

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 committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.