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  • Financial Controller
    Financial Controller
    8 days ago
    $75000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Mid Island, Staten Island

    CONTROLLER Full-Time, Staten Island, New York WHO WE ARE Snug Harbor is an expansive culture park on Staten Island where arts, nature, education, and history converge to offer dynamic programming, events, and festivals to our diverse community. Located less than 1.5 miles from the Staten Island Ferry and easily accessible by public transportation, Snug Harbor welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors each year. Visitors can explore multiple museums, performances, festivals, a farm, and 83 acres of gardens, parkland, woodland, and wetlands. Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization, Snug Harbor is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in America, transforming a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors into a vibrant hub of contemporary culture and community connection. Today, Snug Harbor’s mission is dedicated to creating a vibrant culture park in Staten Island offering arts, nature, history, education and events for all. THE POSITION The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for Snug Harbor. This role manages two key team members: • Accounting & Purchasing Specialist – responsible for payables, procurement, and basic bookkeeping tasks., • Accounting & Revenue Systems Specialist – responsible for revenue-related accounting and managing revenue systems such as ticketing platforms, CRMs, and space rental SaaS systems. The Controller will maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and support strategic financial initiatives. The Controller serves as a member of the Snug Harbor Senior Staff, attends Senior Staff meetings, and participates in collaborative strategic initiative work as assigned. The Controller may serve as a project manager on strategic initiatives as required. The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Oversight • Manage daily accounting operations through general ledger, including month-end close procedures and reconciliations., • Review biweekly payroll and related journal entries., • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Team Leadership • Train, supervise and mentor the Accounting Specialists., • Delegate effectively and ensure timely completion of tasks. Accounts Payable & Procurement • Oversee processing of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports., • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval workflows., • Track payables and maintain schedules of uncleared transactions., • Supervise quarterly sales tax filings and related issues. Revenue & Systems Management • Oversee timely revenue recognition and reconciliation for ticketing, space rentals, and other earned income streams., • Ensure accuracy and integrity of data in ticketing systems, CRMs, and rental management platforms., • Maintain receivables tracking and follow-up procedures. Cash Management / Banking • Work with CFO to ensure cash flow to support operations and lead strategic initiatives as required., • Monitor bank account activity and report any unknown transactions or unexpected activity to the CFO., • Track bank balances against outstanding payables and incoming funds., • Review monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that unreconciled transactions are addressed., • Review bi-weekly check run before it’s presented to the CFO and President for approval., • Provide supervisory communication with the bank as necessary and coordinate administrative functions related to bank accounts, such as signature cards. Financial Reporting • Prepare quarterly reports for review by department heads, meet to discuss variances and ensure that adjustments are made within the close period., • Assist CFO with grants tracking and oversee payment substantiation for grant reporting by Accounting & Purchasing Specialist as requested., • Support CFO or President with budgets, forecasts, Board reporting and audit preparation as assigned. Internal Controls & Compliance • Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard organizational assets., • Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements and restricted fund tracking. Risk Management • Oversee the corporate insurance renewal process, analyze existing policies with outside broker, and recommend changes to enhance coverage and reduce costs., • Lead negotiations with insurance carriers and brokers to secure optimal coverage terms and pricing for the organization., • Manage the claims process and ensure timely and fair claim resolution. Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and optimize system integrations. QUALIFCATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)., • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities., • Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred., • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) and familiarity with ticketing/CRM systems., • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. SALARY AND BENEFITS Annual salary is commensurate with experience, at a range of $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. Snug Harbor offers a generous vacation/holiday schedule and participation in the Cultural Institutions Retirement System pension plan. TO APPLY Qualified candidates should complete the employee application form Snug Harbor celebrates and commits to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We value and seek the strengths of human variety across communities, in programming, with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, artists and visitors. Snug Harbor strives to build a culture of diversity of voice and representation, authentically inclusive spaces and equity for all. Snug Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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  • Deli Manager
    Deli Manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    Deli Managers are responsible for managing the deli department operations to enhance guest satisfaction, achieve sales goals, and achieve profitability goals; while providing excellent guest service. This position is responsible for maintaining open communication on the status of the department with the General Manager, Clerks, and Supervisor. Will be expected to set and re-set priorities, distinguish between the urgent and the important, solve problems, hold and reconcile ideas and lead program development as well as advancement strategies from conception through cultivation to completion. Must be available weekdays, weekends, and holidays for various shifts. May work at another store location based on company needs. Should have at least 3+ years of experience. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures clerks exemplify superior guest service with a friendly, helpful, and courteous attitude, using product knowledge and information to answer all questions guests may have about products, • Supervise, develop, train, and manage deli department team members, • Contribute to store sales and profitability by effectively managing labor expenses, accurate pricing, stock levels, inventory, and merchandising, • Maintain compliance with all company policies and regulations pertaining to safety, sanitation, merchandising, and food quality, • Ensure product integrity through proper storing, handling, proofing, planning, and breaking out of all deli goods, • Responsible for inventory control, ordering, and maintaining proper merchandise levels, • Prepare sales and inventory report, • Communicate and work cooperatively with General Manager, other Department Managers, and team members to maintain standards and exceed guest expectations, • Ensure equipment is maintained and properly serviced, • Advise General Manager of equipment repair or replacement needs, • Ensure productivity standards are met without compromising product quality, • Make regular announcements to inform guests of freshly prepared deli products and current sales, • Maximizing sales through excellent guest service and minimizing shrink through proper utilization of procedures, • Display a nice, energetic, creative, and motivated attitude at all times, • Assists all department team members with daily responsibilities while leading by example to help ensure a safe, clean, and productive operation, • Thorough knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations, • Previous food service and management experience preferred, • Ability to make timely and effective decisions, • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and associates, • Thorough understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies, • Excellent guest service skills, • Must greet the guests and respond to their questions and requests in a courteous, fast, and helpful way, • Proven leadership ability to exercise sound judgement in interpreting, communicating, and applying policy., • Courage to make and implement hard decisions in a timely manner., • Ability to demonstrate trustworthiness and integrity in daily activities, • Ability to work effectively with a broad diversity of individuals and backgrounds, and generational differences, all with the intent to support the core values of the BFL company., • Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, advocacy, and time management skills., • Individual will be exposed to extreme heat from ovens and fryers, and cold from freezers and coolers, • Visual acuity sufficient to read recipes, product labels, company manual, department policies, and reports, • Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. frequently, • Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and squat, • Able to push or pull heavy loads

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  • Senior Plumbing Technician – With Benefits/Incentives
    Senior Plumbing Technician – With Benefits/Incentives
    1 month ago
    $25–$45 hourly
    Full-time
    New Hyde Park

    T.F. O'Brien Cooling & Heating New Hyde Park, NY Full Time Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm $25.00 - $45.00 + Overtime Competitive Weekly Pay + Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities, Positive Workplace Culture, Stability Are you the right fit for us? Are you driven? Are you organized? Are you goal-oriented, and can you set your own goals? Does multi-tasking excite you? Can you effectively communicate? Are you mechanically inclined? Are you a doer that knows the goal and excels in achieving it? Are you a team player? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? If you answered “YES” to ALLof the above, then you may be the right fit for us! You have probably seen our trucks or TV commercials. T.F. O’Brien is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business for over 90 years and proudly serves customers' heating, cooling, and Indoor Air Quality needs in Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. At T.F. O’Brien, we strive to be different from other companies. Different in how we treat our customers, different in how we work with each other, and different in the results we achieve. These differences are best captured in our 33 Fundamentals that are the foundation for our extraordinary culture. This is what sets us apart and drives our success. We call it, The T.F. O’Brien Difference. Why Choose T.F. O’Brien? and What We offer? · Quality and Excellence: We pledge to deliver unparalleled quality and excellence in all our services. As a team, we strive to redefine ultimate service and dependability. · Ethical Customer Interactions: Demonstrating the highest standards of ethics, morals, honesty, and trust, we guarantee a customer experience that exceeds expectations. · Respect and Recognition: Join a company that values respect for every employee, vendor, and customer. We celebrate ethical and moral behaviors and recognize triumphs, fostering a common mission of personal and professional success. · Effective Communication and Growth: Experience an environment of truth where constructive criticism, continuous education, and constant encouragement lead to the best solutions for challenges. We promote personal growth for all team members, supporting a work-life balance. · Community Involvement: Be part of a company that actively supports the communities we serve. Through charitable involvement, both physically and financially, we contribute to the well-being of the places where we live, work, and play, from involvement with John Crazy Socks to being involved with the Town Wide Fund of Huntington Long Island. T.F. O’Brien has been a trusted name in HVAC services for over 90 years, providing homeowners and businesses with top-tier heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions. We are expanding our offerings and launching a Plumbing Division, and we’re seeking dynamic, experienced plumbers to help build the new department. This is a rare opportunity to shape a division from the ground up within a company known for excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Benefits You Can Look Forward To: · Competitive compensation · Opportunities For Overtime · Spiffs/Bonuses · "FREE" Contribution to your retirement plan · Health/Dental and Vision Insurance · Get recognized for your accomplishments through internal advancement opportunities · Free, Laundered Uniforms · Tool Allowance/Boot Allowance · Paid In-house/Outside Training · Full work all year round · Utilize our newest company trucks while accessing our local, fully stocked warehouse · Maintain a work-life balance with a paid time off policy, Sick and Holiday Pay · Tablet, Gas Card, and more! What Will I Do? . Play a key role in helping us launch and grow T.F. O’Brien's new plumbing division. · Perform and oversee residential and light commercial plumbing work, including installations, maintenance, and repairs. · Establish customer rapport to sell the right products and services. · Educate and assist customers in choosing the best finance options and maintenance plans. · Understand service criteria and hold yourself accountable for exceeding revenue goals. · Ensure excellent customer satisfaction while identifying opportunities for business development. · Participate in Company meetings, attend plumbing department meetings. · Maintain a clean, organized job site and well-inventoried truck. · Ensure all work meets local plumbing codes and company standards. · Train and mentor apprentices to ensure quick, accurate repairs and installations. · Work alongside our HVAC teams to provide complete home service solutions. Key points and responsibilities: · Responds promptly to customer service or install calls, conducts thorough inspections of plumbing issues, accurately diagnoses problems, offers effective solutions and estimates, and successfully closes service or install sales. · With the necessary licensing, proficiently installs and repairs various plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, heat pumps, and boilers. · Conduct sewer and drain cleaning services in diverse environments such as basements, confined spaces, and close quarters. Ensure thorough cleaning and restoration of work sites to meet pre-job conditions. · Minimum of 5 years of plumbing experience. · Strong technical expertise in residential and light commercial plumbing. · Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and customer service abilities Benefits: 401(k) 4% Match Company truck Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Fuel card Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Experience: Residential plumbing: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (Preferred) Work Location: On the road

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  • Legal Secretary
    Legal Secretary
    2 months ago
    $26–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Central Ward, Newark

    Job Description: This position reports to the Deputy GC and Chief Litigation Council and supports all functions within the department. Provide high quality legal secretarial and administrative support to senior level attorneys within the Litigation and Labor and Employment practice groups handling various litigation matters. Provide backup support in the absence of other secretarial and clerical associates in the Law department. Job Responsibilities: *Work independently on confidential time sensitive assignments using judgment and initiative. *Prepare, proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness *Perform clerical duties that include typing, filing, sorting mail and photocopying *Screen, direct and prioritize incoming correspondence to appropriate parties *Maintain and coordinate attorney calendars *Provide work direction and expertise for less senior support staff on the team *Responsible for administrative functions necessary to support the groups, including maintaining attorney files, updating case and council lists, tracking case deadlines, corresponding with the court, clients and opposing counsel, organizing client conferences and meetings, processing expense reports and ensuring timely file close-outs Requirements: • Experience working in a legal office, • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels

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