🧾 Role Overview
We are seeking a mission-aligned CPA, experienced nonprofit comptroller to join our core operations team and help stabilize, structure, and oversee financial systems during a critical growth phase.
This is a long-term, flexible engagement, ideal for someone who believes in the soft power of culture and is open to contributing their expertise to a high-impact arts organization with national and international visibility.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping (currently no internal bookkeeper)
Manage chart of accounts, reconcile statements, track donations and grants (we have a grant manager)
Support preparation and review of IRS Form 990
Coordinate with executive team on budgeting and reporting
Provide documentation and financial clarity for the next year audit
Serve as liaison for financial compliance (SAM.gov, Grants.gov, federal grant documentation)
Help build internal protocols and financial controls as the organization scales
⚙️ Time Commitment & Structure
Initial workload: ~15–20 hours/month
Flexible hours; hybrid format available
Expected to grow gradually alongside the institution’s expansion
Regular collaboration with Marina Morgan (Director of Strategic Development) and Constantine Orbelian (Executive Director)
✅ Ideal Candidate
The candidate must hold a valid and active CPA license issued by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
The license must be in “Active” status
Familiarity with 501(c)(3) reporting requirements and audit preparation
Preferred but not required: membership in professional organizations such as the NYSSCPA or AICPA.
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive
Comfortable building from the ground up in a lean but visionary environment
Aligned with NYCO’s artistic and civic mission
📚 Additional Context
This is a hands-on position — we are not seeking an advisor but someone willing to help rebuild systems responsibly.
Form 990 support is needed in preparation, documentation, and review stages.
The organization is entering a new phase of strategic development: the budget and volume of transactions are still moderate, but we are preparing for larger growth, increased donor activity, and federal funding.
Executive financial authority is held by Maestro Constantine Orbelian. Financial decisions are made collaboratively with the strategic development team.
