Grant Controller

Burkland Associates • New York, NY

4d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic + strategic teammate at Burkland. If you have a background as a Grant Controller and a passion for helping venture-backed startups succeed, Burkland is a wonderful fit for you!
The Grant Controller position is a hands-on role, responsible for implementing processes and systems for our clients - including mapping out needs, choosing a system, and setting up, and implementing the system.
This role has variety at its core. From facilitating client meetings to overseeing monthly and yearly financial closes, no day will be a typical day (hence the typical, atypical day).
You will be supporting our startup clients who need Controller expertise at their growth stage (usually we work with Seed through Series C clients). So, there is always a lot of work to be done!
You’ll be working with a variety of clients, so the ability to context shift, communicate, prioritize, and evaluate needs is the most important thing you’ll be doing in this role.
You’ll be managing accountants and processes for our clients and possibly internally to Burkland, too, so you’ll want to have a background in management.
Embracing the agile and scrappy nature of startups is a must.
You are naturally curious and a problem-solver. You’re someone who likes to learn and is eager to take on new challenges, especially when it comes to cutting-edge technology and emerging industries.
You are proactive and always looking for ways to solve problems before they occur
You are a communicator at your core. Bonus points if you have customer or client service experience, this is a cornerstone of the role.
You lead with integrity in all that you say and do.
You take the initiative and jump at the opportunity to explore new ways of doing things.
You take an acutely accurate approach to your work and look forward to the parts of your job that require analytical thinking.
You are an expert collaborator! You ask for and give feedback regularly.
You’re pals with GAAP.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or something similar, and over 5 years of progressive experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA is a bonus.
• Bonus points if you have customer or client service experience, this is a cornerstone of the role.

Responsibilities

• Building and Overseeing Accounting Processes for Full Cycle Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Chart of Accounts Review and Recommendations for Grant Accounting
• Cost of Goods Sold Guidance
• Performing accounting and grants compliance tasks, including invoicing, cash applications, accounting research, and grants administration
• Establishing and maintaining trusted partnerships with clients
• Translating complex accounting topics to actionable data for clients
• Coaching junior team members
• Preparation of Financial Statements, Reports and Presentations
• Accounting for Intercompany Activity and Performing Financial Statement Consolidations
• Accounting for Unrealized Gains and Losses
• Familiarity with Equity Accounting and Reconciliations for Stock, and Convertible Notes
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 - Lease Accounting
• Reviewing the work of others and designing plan to resolve errors
• Knowledge of the Financial Due Diligence Process
• Accounting for Grants and Government Contracts
• Segregation of Direct and Indirect Costs, Allowable and Unallowable
• DCAA Compliance for Pre and Post Award
• Revenue Recognition based on Grant Documents, Funder Restrictions, Milestones, and Deliverables

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
• Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
• 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
• A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
• Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
• We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level