Brooklyn Law School, located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, is searching for a Controller to join our team. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution
Reporting to the Vice President for Finance, the Controller will serve as the institution’s lead accounting officer, overseeing all financial operations in alignment with GAAP (FASB) and applicable nonprofit accounting standards. The Controller will establish and evaluate policies and procedures and play a strategic role in implementing best practices in higher education accounting, ensuring compliance, fiscal integrity, and operational efficiency across all accounting functions.
The Controller serves as Brooklyn Law School’s chief accounting officer and is ultimately accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and credibility of the institution’s financial records across all operations. The Controller provides leadership for all institutional accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment and endowment accounting, and restricted fund reporting. The Controller operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in a standalone institutional environment without reliance on a central university system.
This role requires sound professional judgment, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage complex accounting matters while supporting senior leadership and the Board through accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and clear communication. A complete leadership profile may be found here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/controller-brooklyn-law-school
POSITION COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $170K – $185K, with benefits appropriate for a position at this level. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, consistent with Brooklyn Law School’s workplace policies and operational needs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications for the Controller will begin on a rolling basis starting Friday, March 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates should provide the following:
Letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in the profile.
A current curriculum vitae
Contact information (email and phone) for five (5) professional references, including their relationship with the candidate.
Brooklyn Law School is being assisted by AGB Search. Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at: Brooklyn Law School - Controller
It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact Brooklyn Law School.
