Assistant Controller

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Conshohocken, PA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Greater Philadelphia YMCA team and help strengthen the financial operations that support our mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial stewardship, accurate reporting, and effective accounting processes that enable us to serve and engage our local community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations
Experience supporting annual financial statement audits, tax filings, regulatory compliance, and related reporting requirements
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Experience with enterprise accounting systems required
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Controller, CFO, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality

Nice To Haves

CPA certification strongly preferred
Prior supervisory, team-lead, or staff development experience is strongly preferred
NetSuite experience strongly preferred
Experience with accounting system implementations, integrations, workflow automation, or process improvement initiatives preferred
Familiarity with payroll, CRM, business intelligence, database, and other enterprise systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, review procedures, and close-calendar management
Maintain accurate accounting records and a well-structured chart of accounts in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
Review transaction-processing activities and accounting policies to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate authorization
Resolve reconciling items and accounting issues promptly, escalating significant matters as appropriate
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and processes in response to evolving organizational and regulatory requirements
Maintain and strengthen internal controls; identify control gaps and operational risks and oversee corrective actions
Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and support organizational readiness
Identify and implement process improvements, including workflow automation and effective use of NetSuite capabilities, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the close process
Prepare and review monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and management reports
Support annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and related auditor requests, schedules, and documentation
Assist with federal, state, and other regulatory and tax filings, including Form 990
Respond to auditor and stakeholder inquiries and support resolution of audit findings and recommendations
Document and promote consistent application of accounting processes, policies, and controls
Provide guidance and support to accounting staff, fostering accountability, professional development, and high-quality results
Handle sensitive financial and organizational information in accordance with security and confidentiality requirements.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO