Controller

Manhattan  (New York, NY)

Permanent

Non Profit

Added on 09/25/2009

About the company
Founded in 1942, and chartered by Congress in 1962, the League of American Orchestras (formerly known as the American Symphony Orchestra League) leads, encourages, and supports America's orchestras while communicating to the public the essential value and cultural importance of orchestras in their communities and the vitality of the music they perform.

The League provides a wealth of services, meaningful information, learning and leadership opportunities, and grass-roots advocacy to its diverse membership, which encompasses nearly 1,000 member symphony, chamber, youth, and collegiate orchestras of all sizes, and links a national network of thousands of instrumentalists, conductors, managers, board members, volunteers, staff members, and business partners.

The League's vision is to be a transformative and unifying force for the field-a catalyst for understanding and innovation, a place for the conversations that matter, and a champion for orchestras.

Job description
This position supports the League and its membership by delivering high quality accounting, reporting, and administrative services. The Controller manages the daily operations of the Finance Department in consultation with the VP/CFO. Prepares monthly financial statements and manages all financial systems. Monitors clearing accounts, prepares journal entries and adjustments to write-off open items or offset credit balances. Reviews financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with standard accounting principles. Assists with budget preparation and financial modeling activities. Prepares year-end schedules for auditors; provides advice, assistance, and support to League staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages all essential accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, and, ensuing proper classification and recording of all transactions.
• Processes monthly close of ledger system; prepares reports as required.
• Generates monthly journal entries to include postage, copier, telephone, depreciation, and other accounts.
• Analyzes financial results and highlights key issues to management.
• Recommends improvements in internal controls, procedures, policies, and systems.
• Compiles timesheets and calculates overtime; reviews and distributes W-2 forms; creates and reviews payroll reports and tax returns.
• Maintains all subsidiary ledgers including fixed assets and restricted revenue; collects all inputs required for completion of IRS Forms 990 & 990T and state equivalents.
• Prepares scheduled and ad hoc reports for use by Program Managers and Development staff to facilitate activity management and /or grant preparation and administration.
• Acts in the absence of the CFO as needed.
• Performs other accounting/finance related duties as required.
• Works collaboratively with members of all departments.

Who we are looking for
• BA/BS in Business Administration or Accounting and minimum of five years professional-level accounting experience. MBA and/or CPA preferred. Non-profit finance experience is required.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge of standard accounting principles and procedures.
• High attention to detail; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills, to include the highest levels of tact, diplomacy and discretion. Due to the nature of our work, this position has high confidentiality requirements. Strong service orientation and positive approach are essential.
• Superior computer literacy including proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. Prior use of computerized accounting systems, particularly Solomon, is required. Information Technology project management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal

What's on offer
$70,000 - $80,000

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +1 212-661-4800.
Your application will be sent to Jonathan Goossen with the reference UQJG1193516 .
Reference : UQJG1193516

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