Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

About BCRF

Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Every diagnosis is unique and puts lives  must stop breast cancer in its tracks, and research is the answer. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in a wide range of research—including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and metastasis—because each area of investigation informs another, propelling us toward the solutions we urgently need.

We convene and connect the best minds in science—giving them the opportunity to pursue their most innovative ideas. Our combination of investment and cross‑disciplinary collaboration accelerates the entire field and builds momentum for new discoveries. BCRF‑funded investigators have been behind every major breakthrough in breast cancer research, and the field is moving faster than ever. We are fueling the world’s most promising research and we can’t stop now.

Reporting to the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (“CFAO”), the Controller is responsible for the oversight of accounting and financial reporting. The Controller will be a crucial contributor to the financial leadership of BCRF. The Controller will work closely with the CFAO and will lead the day‑to‑day accounting operations of BCRF. The Controller has functional responsibility for accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting and financial reporting for the organization’s budget of $90 MM –$100 MM.

The Controller supervises a team of 3 staff members.

This position is based in New York, New York. BCRF currently requires staff to work onsite for a minimum of three days per week.

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP accrual accounting standards, regulatory requirements and management reporting efficiency.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; monitor progress and keep CFAO abreast of organization’s financial status.
• Ensure proper financial reporting for grant agreements, working closely with program team on expenditures and budgets.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds according to underlying agreements.
• Lead the budgeting and financial reporting function for the organization working closely with leadership across all functions as a business partner.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions and ensure the fidelity of data and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reporting.
• Manage the payroll function ensuring timely and accurate processing and recording of all employee pay, benefits, taxes and fees.
• Work directly with the CFAO to ensure the full coordination of BCRF’s fiscal audits and the gathering of required audit information, resulting in the production of accurate and timely financial statements, IRS 990 preparations, and clean financial audits.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication with team and keep the CFAO informed of all accounting issues.
• Identify and drive the organization to achieve the most efficient possible team structure, documenting processes and developing/evolving systems where necessary.
• Regularly evaluate the systems of internal control as BCRF continues to grow and evolve and identify and report any gaps along with recommended improvements.
• Drive the organization’s technological advancement of its accounting systems and processes to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Work directly with the CFAO and other leadership members to ensure financial operations are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Supervise and mentor direct reports, utilizing an empathetic and supportive leadership style to maintain a high level of performance across the department.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible accounting and/or auditing experience; experience in the nonprofit sector strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience…