JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title; Controller

Date Modified: November 2024

FSLA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Finance and Operations Director

Position Purpose: This position will assist the Chief Finance and Operations Director in all financial areas. Mercy Center has a budget of approximately $4M.

Mercy Center, a community center for women and children in the South Bronx, seeks a sharp, detail oriented, experienced individual who can share our passion and commitment to the community we serve. Mercy Center (www.MercyCenterBronx.org) has served the women and families of Mott Haven, in one of the poorest Congressional Districts in the nation, for nearly 25 years.

This position will assist the Director of Finance and Operations in all areas of Financial Compliance. Mercy Center has a budget of approximately $3.6M.

This is a full time position that requires flexibility in scheduling and additional hours surrounding Government Contract deadlines, staff supervision, Audits and annual Budget preparation

Essential functions

• Perform monthly analysis of Fund EZ Trial Balance accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures
• Prepare adjusting Journal entries and monthly Govt contract reclasses in Fund EZ accounting system
• Review and adjust monthly allocations which include Overhead, Salaries and Benefits expenses entered into the Accounting software as needed
• Review salaries allocations to ensure proper invoicing
• Perform monthly Bank reconciliations
• Oversee and assist with the Preparation of monthly invoices for Government contracts
• Supervise Grants Manager and Accountant/Bookkeeping positions
• Assist with the preparation of Contract Budget Modifications
• Assist with Government Annual Audits and oversee interim Monitoring visits preparation as needed
• Assist with Annual Budget preparation, entering program/Department Budgets into Fund EZ Accounting Software
• Issue Monthly Program budget vs Actual reports
• Prepare schedules and other requested reporting for the Agency annual Audit
• Support finance and operations team and other staff when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related govt contract work experience in a non profit setting required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. MBA and CPA candidate.
• Working knowledge of Accounting Software required. Fund EZ preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel required