F&A - Controller

Company: Community Access Unlimited
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is dedicated to providing community access through effective and comprehensive support services for individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and people with affordable housing needs. The organization serves more than 3000 individuals per year in areas of housing, life skills, employment, and socialization. CAU also supports opportunities for advocacy through assertiveness and civil rights training. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Controller of the Parent Organization at Community Access Unlimited in Elizabeth, NJ. The Controller will coordinate efforts of department staff and assist in performing all functions required for the efficient operation of the accounting department, with particular attention given to maintaining a high level of quality and to completing assignments on a timely basis. Develop and maintain the financial reporting necessary for leadership to run the business and make informed and sound decisions. Communicate effectively with the Chief Financial Officer regarding status of work. Effectively supervise all direct reports, and provide supporting oversight of indirect reports. Be able and flexible to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments. Qualifications Financial Reporting, Budget Monitoring, and Compliance Management skills Experience in managing accounting staff and analyzing financial data Knowledge of financial regulations and laws Excellent organizational and leadership abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Minimum 10 years of organizational and technical accounting Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field MBA or CPA preferred Not-for profit and fund accounting experience preferred Job Tasks Oversee daily operations of assigned Accounting Department verticals, and provide effective supervision to subordinate staff. Ensure the accuracy of all financial statements, including general ledger analysis reports, and supporting schedules and work papers. Provide technical accounting expertise in all assigned areas. Develop and produce all required weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports on a timely basis. Introduce fund accounting and ensure that restricted funds are handled appropriately. Utilize advanced analytical skills to review reports and identify potential areas of opportunity and concern to senior and executive management. Develop the budget process and lead the annual budget for CAU and other entities. Develop, revise, and implement departmental policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the accounting department. Ensure staff are sufficiently cross-trained to develop staff capabilities and so that absences/vacancies do not critically affect accounting operations. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, etc. Provide technical support for various software programs, such as NAV, CYMA, Quickbooks, Access, Crystal Report Writer. Provide technical expertise and actively participate in the selection and implementation of a new comprehensive accounting system. Ensure all entities maintain adequate, current insurance Ensure quarterly and annual tax filings are submitted as required. Serve as Cash Management point of contact by overseeing daily cash position, processing incoming and outgoing transfers, and preparing cash projection reports. Handle the accounting, payments and financial statements of the Nonprofit Employee Trust. Interface with supervisor on internal control policies, internal audit functions, tax filings, independent audit functions and accounting projects. Work with CFO to implement an organization wide internal control program. Lead the preparation for and coordination of the year-end audit and financial statement preparation, working alongside external auditors. Communicate with government agencies and auditors as needed, and provide reports and documentation as requested. Ensures compliance with all public health mandates from State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic. All other duties as assigned

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