About

Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world. We believe that service in support of social change is vital to a flourishing Jewish community and an inspired Jewish life. By 2026, Repair will inspire and catalyze one million acts of service towards repairing the world.

Position Overview

Repair the World is seeking an experienced accountant, skilled financial analyst and strong communicator to join the team as our next Controller. The Controller manages accounts payable/receivable, budgets, audits/tax returns, payroll, and reporting/filing. The Controller will assist the Senior Director of Finance (SDF) in developing, implementing, and overseeing all financial and accounting systems, controls, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with organizational policies, GAAP, and applicable laws and regulations.

The Controller will work closely with department heads and staff to educate them on finance and accounting procedures and to learn how the finance team can support operational efficiency and our continued growth. This is a full-time position located in New York City in order to be proximal to other finance team members. This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Finance.

Position Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership

Manage the Accountant to ensure completion of their work, including timely internal and external reporting, and security of financial data.
Perform a timely and consistent month-end close process including preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversee all program and grants accounting and collaborate with the Program and Development teams to ensure that the expenditures are aligned with grant and program budgets.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analysis, including but not limited to:
- Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations
- General Ledger Analysis
- Grant and revenue management
Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, accounts receivable is collected promptly, and debt and lease payments are made in accordance with agreements.

Financial Operations

Responsible for accurately and timely recording of payroll entries
Establish financial procedures and proactively implement changes to gain efficiencies.
Set, communicate and enforce internal control procedures.

Reporting

Supervise the process of monthly reporting to the budget managers.
Analyze financial data and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to the SDF, COO or the CEO, as appropriate.
Maintain reporting calendar and ensure that reporting deadlines are reviewed and met by the accounting team.

Audit Management and Compliance

Lead the planning and coordination of the annual audit and tax return preparation with the independent CPA firm and ensure completion of the audit in a timely manner.
Co-lead the presentation of the audited financial statements with the auditors to the Audit and Risk committee of the Board.

Position Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in accounting or financial management roles, including experience in complex nonprofit environments with multiple program sites. Supervision experience is also required.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Experience with grants management including compliance and reporting.
Strong computer skills, must be proficient with Excel/Google Sheets and accounting systems. Working knowledge of Intacct and Nexonia is a plus.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a thoughtful and concise cover letter here. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

Repair the World Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities. We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, disability condition, marital status, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Compensation

Compensation at Repair the World is determined based on salary band for the role and location. Starting salary for this New York-based role is between $90,000 - $100,000 if you have 5-7 years of related experience and are in NY.

Benefits package includes: paid time off for service in addition to vacation and holidays; employer pays 100% for employee medical/dental/vision coverage and 50% for dependents; retirement matching, and professional development funds. In addition, employees that have been with Repair for at least six months are eligible for 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

Application process

The process for the hired applicant will include the following steps:

Submission of Cover Letter and Resume.
Applicants moved forward will have a first round screening with one of Repair’s Finance consultants.
Applicants that move forward from a first round interview will have a second-round interview with our Senior Director of Finance, Accountant and Senior Director of Human Resources.
The final round interview will be with Repair’s President and CEO and another member of Repair’s Executive Team.
All finalists will need to provide 2 professional references.