Center for Employment Opportunities · 5 hours ago
Vice President, Finance & Controller
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $202K/yr
10+ years expThe Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. The Vice President Finance and Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for CEO’s financial management, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all accounting and reporting functions.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assess and optimize financial systems, processes, and internal controls to ensure efficiency, data integrity, and strong risk management. Make recommendations for improvement to achieve greater efficiencies
Maintain and update the chart of accounts to reflect organizational growth, evolving activities, and compliance needs
Oversee documentation, monitoring, and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the reliability of financial statements
Lead negotiations and reporting related to the organization’s indirect rates, banking and treasury services, financial systems pricing, and audit inquiries
Interpret regulatory and compliance standards and ensure consistent application across the finance function
Oversee all accounting activities, including grant accounting, AP/AR, cash disbursements, receivables management, fixed assets, payroll recording, and general ledger maintenance
Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions; implement and maintain strong internal controls and review processes
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 958-605 and ASC606 guidance; interpret technical guidance and apply to organizational arrangements
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and account analyses
Maintain integrity of revenue, restricted net assets, and expense reporting across multiple funding sources
Oversee management of cash accounts, cash flow monitoring, and timely bank reconciliations
Ensure proper accounting for payroll, fixed assets, depreciation, and accrued liabilities
Oversee all audits—financial, Uniform Guidance, pension/retirement plans, funder audits, and others
Ensure audit readiness, preparation of schedules, documentation, and timely resolution of audit findings
Lead preparation and filing of IRS Form 990, CHAR 500 and other state tax filings, Form 5500, sales and use tax filings, and other required tax submissions
Maintain the organization’s expense allocation plan and oversee submission and negotiation of the annual indirect cost rate application with the Department of Labor
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to the CFO, executive leadership, Audit and Finance Committees, and Board as needed
Ensure accurate reporting of financial performance, key trends, and organizational risks
Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounting team, currently a team of 8, ensuring effective performance management, coaching, and professional growth
Support staffing decisions and organizational design within the Finance Department
Partner with Grants Leadership to ensure timely reporting, billing, and compliant revenue recognition for restricted funds
Collaborate with the CFO on investment tracking, reporting, and adherence to investment policies
Provide training and policy orientation to managers and staff to promote fiscal discipline and internal control compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum 10+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit environment
Minimum 8+ years leadership experience with demonstrated success leading a finance or accounting department to outcomes
Deep knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP reporting, CFR200, OMB cost principles, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency with accounting and payroll systems, as well as advanced Excel capabilities
Strategic thinker who aligns financial operations with organizational priorities
High accountability; demonstrates ownership of outcomes and decisions
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and documentation
Customer- and service-oriented approach to supporting departments and programs
Strong problem-solving capabilities with sound judgment in complex situations
Skilled relationship builder with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Resilient and effective under pressure; adapts quickly to changing conditions
Results-oriented with strong time management, data literacy, communication, and teamwork
Continuous improvement mindset; challenges the status quo and drives enhancements to systems and processes
Confident decision-maker able to weigh risks, act with urgency, and adapt to uncertainty
Highly organized with strong mastery of systems, workflows, and financial compliance requirements
Preferred
Master's degree and/or CPA strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Professional development opportunities
Paid parental leave
Participation in a retirement plan
Sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Lunch and learns
Team outings
Holiday gatherings
Company
Center for Employment Opportunities
CEO offers comprehensive employment services exclusively for people with criminal records.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.8MKey Investors
Google.orgGitLab FoundationCalifornia Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise
2025-11-10Grant
2025-01-30Grant
2024-12-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Samuel Schaeffer
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Recent News
The Journal Record
2025-11-11
2025-07-29
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