A

Anderson Center for Autism

Autism-focused education, housing, and supports

Controller

Full-Time
$102.7k - $107.9k/yr+ 403(b) employer match + 403(b) annual contribution
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Staatsburg, NY, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong financial leadership, strategic thinking, and sound business judgment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to financial and non-financial audiences.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
  • Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Knowledge, experience, and technical expertise necessary to oversee complex financial operations.
  • Familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience leading and developing accounting or finance professionals.
  • Completion of agency-required orientation and training.
  • Fulfillment of organizational compliance requirements and adherence to agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Finance Department, providing leadership and direction to Senior Accountants and other finance team members.
  • Maintain oversight of the general ledger, internal controls, financial systems, and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
  • Develop financial reports, forecasts, and analyses that support organizational planning and decision-making.
  • Oversee agency billing activities, including regulatory and reimbursement requirements associated with OPWDD, SED, OCFS, and clinic funding sources.
  • Lead the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the agency's annual budget while identifying opportunities for financial efficiency and cost control.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, regulatory filings, cost reports, audits, and compliance activities.
  • Oversee annual audit preparation and coordinate the provision of financial records and documentation to auditors.
  • Provide oversight of cash flow, banking relationships, accounts receivable, and accounts payable activities to support the organization's financial stability.
  • Provide financial guidance and meaningful reporting to organizational leaders, department heads, and other key stakeholders.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering accountability, transparency, continuous learning, and professional excellence.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of financial technologies and systems that improve efficiency and strengthen financial operations.
  • Help ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, reporting standards, and industry best practices while promoting ethical stewardship of organizational resources.

About the company

A

Anderson Center for Autism

View

Anderson Center for Autism is a not-for-profit in Dutchess County, NY that provides autism services across childhood to adulthood. It operates a residential school for ages 5-21 using Applied Behavior Analysis to teach academics, social, and communication skills with a low student-to-teacher ratio; for adults it offers day habilitation and vocational training at LifeLong Learning Centers and runs 25 Individual Residential Alternatives group homes. The center also extends its impact through consulting to help make schools and municipalities autism-friendly environments and by hosting international scholars, with services delivered by an interdisciplinary team of educators, behavior analysts, therapists, nurses, and psychologists funded largely by school districts. Its goal is to optimize quality of life for individuals with autism by supporting learning, independence, and community participation across childhood and adulthood.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1924

Get referred to Anderson Center for Autism

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 2026 secured $1.064 million for Dellinwood infrastructure and workforce expansion.
  • June 2026 golf classic raised over $100,000, supporting programs and fundraising momentum.
  • August 2026 promotions and clinic content show active leadership depth and service expansion.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 federal abuse suit over Chestnut House threatens trust, staffing, and referrals.
  • Patrick Paul exits late 2026; CEO transition to Tina Covington risks execution gaps.
  • A substantiated resident-abuse pattern could trigger DHS scrutiny, contract losses, and shutdown pressure.

What makes Anderson Center for Autism unique

  • 1924 heritage and 102-year commencement signal institutional durability in autism care.
  • ACA spans education, residential homes, clinics, consulting, and international training across 2026.
  • Its Staatsburg campus plus Capital Region clinic create integrated, local-to-regional service continuity.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account