The Controller will work collaboratively with the Director of Finance and the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer to manage the financial operations of our organization. You will help generate innovative and ongoing improvements to core processes and lead a team of financial staff. You will provide leadership and expertise to maintain a cutting-edge team as we advance our mission on behalf of hospitality workers in the United States and Canada.

As Controller, you will:

• Lead a team of staff to accomplish day-to-day financial operations.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and UNITE HERE policies.
• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist Director with compliance with all regulatory agencies (including but not limited to the IRS and Department of Labor); manage related audits.
• Assist Director and Secretary-Treasurer with preparing annual budgets.
• Monitor daily cash flows.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze accounting data, and make proactive recommendations.
• Work with the Director of Finance and Secretary-Treasurer on staff development, performance evaluations, training, continuing education, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Travel occasionally.
• Perform other duties as determined by Director and Secretary-Treasurer.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven proficiency in the following areas:
  • Generally accepted accounting principles, concepts, processes, and internal controls.
  • Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
  • Regulatory reporting requirements of IRS and DOL (e.g. 990s, 1099s, LM-2, etc.).
  • Digital workflow technologies.
  • Compliance requirements of 401k plans, workers’ compensation, defined benefit pensions and financial audits.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Intacct financial management system and ADP Workforce.
• Non-profit experience (especially labor unions).
• Connection with UNITE HERE mission.
• Previous experience in a Controller or similar senior accounting role.

At UNITE HERE, we engage in ambitious and innovative projects to support hospitality workers. Our financial and administrative teams based in New York are dedicated professionals with a strong commitment to our mission. If you are a creative problem-solver interested in learning more about non-profit and labor union financials, who can both manage routine operations and try new things in a fast-moving organization, you will love working with us.

Salary: $110,000, or commensurate with experience.

Benefits: UNITE HERE offers a comprehensive benefits package (valued at $46,400 for family coverage) and employee pays $0 in premium. Benefits include family medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, retirement funds (401k and defined benefit pension), and generous paid time off.