Controller

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, fixed assets, month-end and year-end close, and payroll
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Oversee accounting for grants, contributions, restricted funds, endowment activity, and capital projects in compliance with donor, regulatory, and reporting requirements
• Direct the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors, tax preparers, and financial advisors
• Maintain responsibility for required regulatory filings, including Form 990 and other federal, state, and local reports
• Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to manage risk and strengthen financial integrity
• Partner with the Senior Director of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning by providing reliable financial analysis and insight
• Support financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees as needed
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous process improvement
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial practices, systems adoption, and financial literacy throughout the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional credential strongly preferred
• Extensive experience in senior accounting or controller roles, preferably within nonprofit, museum, or other mission-driven organizations
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, audit processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, tax filings, grants accounting, and complex, restricted funding environments
• Proven ability to evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting systems, and financial processes
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring accounting teams
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders
• Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively within a union-aware, collaborative organizational culture

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
• Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
• Early access to Museum exhibitions
• Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
• 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
• 20% discount at Museum café
• All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)