Controller

Location: New York, New York

Country: United States

Category: Accounting & Finance

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: September 23, 2026

Job ID: 652265

Job Description

Controller
Hybrid - NYC
$165,000 - $175,000


Must Haves:
  • Public Accounting experience
  • Active CPA
  • Experience within the nonprofit sector, including work with nonprofit clients (i.e., higher education institutions, foundations, government entites, or other nonprofits
  • Experience with government audits
  • Exposure to organizations with annual revenues ranging from $20 million to $500 million
  • Experience with Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs)
Preferred:
  • MBA
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee accounting and financial operations related to government contracts and grants.
  • Manage government contract billing, collections, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and close processes.
  • Lead and coordinate government, Uniform Guidance, CFR, and other financial audits.
  • Maintain strong accounting controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and government requirements.
  • Partner with Finance, Operations, and other departments on financial reporting and contract matters.
  • Support implementation and use of systems including Workday and Salesforce.
Job Description: The Controller will oversee the financial management of government contracts, including accounting, billing, collections, reporting, and audits. Reporting to the VP Finance/CAO, this role will also support the annual financial audit and lead a team in a hybrid environment.

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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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