Director, Controller

About Robin Hood  

For more than 35 years Robin Hood has been funding, supporting, and connecting New York’s most impactful community organizations at the forefront in the battle against poverty. We’re NYC’s largest local poverty-fighting philanthropy and since 1988, we have invested more than $3 billion to elevate and fuel the permanent escape of New Yorkers from poverty. Last year, through grantmaking with 300+ community partners, we met critical needs and created pathways to opportunities out of poverty for more than 325,000 New Yorkers, and through our strategic partnerships on childcare, child poverty, jobs, and living wages, we are scaling impact at a population level for the more than 1.4 million New Yorkers living in poverty. At Robin Hood, we believe your starting point in life should not define where you end up.    

 

Reporting Relationship 

This position will report to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO). 

 

Position Overview  

The Director, Controller will possess the experience and leadership qualities necessary to independently manage the financial operations of the organization. The Director, Controller will be responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of Robin Hood’s books and records, seeking out innovation and furthering efficiencies in all aspects of Robin Hood’s financial operations. 

The candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, finance, and leadership and be able to provide financial guidance to support the organization’s objectives.  

 

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Oversee accounting, investing, finance, and payroll operations to ensure the accurate and timely completion of monthly financial statements.  

• Manage and oversee all disbursements, ensuring accurate and timely processing of grants and accounts payable (AP), petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, payroll processing, and corporate and payroll taxes.  

• Manage accounts receivable (AR) activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of all components including pledges, billings, and cash receipts.  

• Ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation of all cash accounts and manage cash balances for optimal liquidity.  

• Support Director, Financial Planning & Analysis with preparation of annual budgets and tracking of revenues and expenditures against approved budgets. 

• Establish and maintain controls to ensure the integrity of all systems, processes, and data.  

• Maintain and, where necessary, establish all relevant finance and accounting policies. 

• Analyze financial results and provide management with an understanding of the organization’s financial performance and the financial implications of business decisions and strategies.  

• Assure compliance with income tax provisions, including the accurate and timely completion and filing of all tax returns, including 990, 990T, 5500s, and state filings.  

• Lead annual audit, prepare audited financial statements, and work with auditors, as necessary. 

• Supervise and mentor finance, accounting, and payroll staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. 

• Conduct performance evaluations and support staff professional development.  

 

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in accounting/finance in nonprofit, public, and/or corporate settings with at least 5 years of managerial experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead the finance, accounting, and payroll functions. 

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and control environments.  

• Self-starter, detail-oriented, and problem solver. 

• Ability to assess and implement technology to automate and control numerous accounting processes. 

• Prior experience managing people. 

• Prior experience managing the payroll function. 

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to influence others to achieve objectives, both internally and externally; ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA required. MBA desirable. 

• Fully conversant with accounting software, with Intacct preferred; familiarity with CRM databases, with Salesforce preferred; advanced knowledge of Excel as well as familiarity with other Microsoft office software. 

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Robin Hood is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation in all aspects of its work. As New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization, Robin Hood believes that building a diverse team is fundamental to its ability to effectively serve and strengthen organizations serving the most vulnerable communities in the city, and to influence the policies that affect them. 

 

Robin Hood believes in the potential that diversity creates – deep and responsive relationships with its community partners; the ability to solve complex problems efficiently and effectively; and, most importantly, the ability of its diverse staff to work to its full capacity. 

 

Robin Hood builds diversity, inclusion, and equity practices into all aspects of its work. Its practices, values, traditions, and beliefs are embedded in the inclusive culture that it creates. Operationally, its formal and informal structures support a work environment that advances the professional development of staff at all levels, allows for innovation, and grounds its work as poverty fighters. 

 

In its workplace, diversity equals representation. Robin Hood seeks to attract and retain a staff that reflects the communities that it serves. Racial and ethnic diversity matter to it, as does diversity among other cultural identifiers (ability, educational background, generation, gender, gender expression religion, immigration status, military status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status). 

 

Diversity within Robin Hood's staff is enhanced by its efforts at meaningful inclusion. It ensures that team members are empowered to make decisions, offer actionable feedback, and share credit for team success. Further, Robin Hood seeks to develop its talent professionally and has created an intentional focus on mentorship and sponsorship, particularly of junior staff. Its goal is to encourage long term talent retention and engagement, while fostering a culture of innovation.  

 

Robin Hood Guiding Principles 

As an oganization committed to economic mobility, our work is grounded in the following Guiding Principles: 

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion  

• Proximity and humanity 

• Risk-taking and innovation            

 

Our professional community reflects myriad demographic characteristics, perspectives, and backgrounds, which includes various identities that reflect diversity in gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic status. Our colleagues have access to opportunity and advancement, as we promote fair and equitable treatment and have encouraged participation by underrepresented groups. As a team, we promote a sense of belonging, high levels of engagement, and shared respect. . 

 

Salary and Benefits 

Salary commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. Robin Hood also offers a full and competitive benefits package that includes, medical, dental and vision insurance, generous retirement contributions, eligibility to participate in paid medical, family and parental leave programs, professional development, cell phone reimbursement, and full-time employees start with 20 days of Paid Time Off (prorated). Eligible for a performance bonus. 

The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000. 

This position is located in New York City. 

 

To Apply 

Please visit our website to complete our online application. 

Robin Hood is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply. 

Please note that Robin Hood Foundation has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, Robin Hood employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.