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Brigid Lipps
Controller
Posted: 10/17/2025
2025-10-17
2025-12-07
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Industry: Professional Services
Job Number: 17652
Field of Expertise: Accounting & Finance
Remote Friendly: No
Job Description
We are thrilled to be partnering with the world-renowned Lincoln Center Theater in New York City to fill an exciting role as their Controller. This is a full-time, direct hire role with excellent benefits and working a hybrid schedule.
Overview:
The Controller should be experienced in all aspects of financial management including non-profit accounting, regulatory and financial reporting and tax filing, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. They will report to the Director of Finance and have one direct report but also work very collaboratively with a small team and cross-functionally with other departments.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Essential Soft Skills:
Compensation:
This is a salaried position with an annual range of $130,000-$140,000. Exceptional benefits include company-paid, comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), 403(b) with Employer Match, and Paid Time Off.
Values Statement: LCT is dedicated to fostering a theater representative of all the populations we serve. We are proactively committed to better serve artists, staff, crews, audiences, and broader community through our organization's values. We welcome applicants who are in alignment with our organization's values of empathy, dignity, and care.
Corps Team is partnering with the Lincoln Center Theater on the recruiting efforts for this opportunity, so all interested candidates must apply via this link:Â https://jobs.corpsteam.com/jb/Controller-Jobs-in-Ny-City-NY/12837571
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Overview:
The Controller should be experienced in all aspects of financial management including non-profit accounting, regulatory and financial reporting and tax filing, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. They will report to the Director of Finance and have one direct report but also work very collaboratively with a small team and cross-functionally with other departments.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares, records and approves accounting transactions within the guidelines of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and not-for-profit accounting.
- Reviews, creates and implements policies and procedures on an ongoing basis with an eye towards ensuring strong internal controls across all accounting functions.
- Manages accounts payable, including the establishment of proper routines, remittance of timely vendor payments with internal authorizations, issuance of 1099 and other tax filings at the year-end, and oversight of credit card use across the company. This position will support the Director of Finance in monitoring all cash flows and will directly supervise and mentor the Finance Associate and Accounts Payable Specialist.
- Oversee accurate and timely posting of payroll journal entries and quarterly 941 reconciliations as prepared by the Payroll Manager.
- Partner with the Director of Finance on the month-end close process including bank, box office and fundraising reconciliations, accrual and amortization entries, analytical reviews, and reporting out against budget to internal departments.
- Identify capital expenditures per policy and maintain property and equipment depreciation schedules.
- Support the year-end, insurance and other financial audits with preparation of accounting schedules, variance analysis and support of the auditors’ fieldwork requests.
- Support restricted funds, special program/project and grant accounting and identify streamlined procedures for tracking related activities accordingly.
- Proactively catch and correct mistakes, problem-solve, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Various special projects assigned by the Director of Finance.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of NFP GAAP Accounting with 4+ years of nonprofit accounting experience.
- Process improvement experience to make things operationally stronger.
- CPA or equivalent credentials are a plus, not required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
- Proficiency in financial software; familiarity with NetSuite and/or Tessitura is a plus.
Essential Soft Skills:
- Service- and team-oriented, enthusiastic and self-motivated. A positive attitude!
- Excellent time management skills, able to adhere to financial deadlines, and brings a high level of accuracy and detail orientation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills grounded in emotional intelligence and integrity, with a strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving and proactive engagement across all levels of the organization.
- A love of learning and maximizing financial systems to their best use is ideal.
- Enjoys being hands-on as part of a small team and helping the Director create/implement financial management processes.
- A diplomat that can navigate the needs of each group while reinforcing consistent practices across the organization.
- Communicative, collaborative, and excited by the mission of the organization.
Compensation:
This is a salaried position with an annual range of $130,000-$140,000. Exceptional benefits include company-paid, comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), 403(b) with Employer Match, and Paid Time Off.
Values Statement: LCT is dedicated to fostering a theater representative of all the populations we serve. We are proactively committed to better serve artists, staff, crews, audiences, and broader community through our organization's values. We welcome applicants who are in alignment with our organization's values of empathy, dignity, and care.
Corps Team is partnering with the Lincoln Center Theater on the recruiting efforts for this opportunity, so all interested candidates must apply via this link:Â https://jobs.corpsteam.com/jb/Controller-Jobs-in-Ny-City-NY/12837571
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Meet Your Recruiter
Brigid Lipps
Recruiting Manager
Brigid is the Recruiting Manager for Corps Team and has been with the company for 13 years. She is a PHR, SHRM-CP, and HR Generalist certified professional with over 20 years of Recruiting and HR experience. She is driven to make a difference in the lives of candidates and clients by connecting great talent with great companies.
Brigid leads a team that recruits nationally across various industries and for positions in Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, Management, and more. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Joseph University and stays up to date on recruiting trends through continuous education from her certifications.
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