Controller

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christina Chariott National Nonprofit | Hybrid DC Salary: $171,500 - $208,500 per year Job Details A well-established national nonprofit is hiring a Controller to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and oversee financial reporting, audit, compliance, internal controls, and accounting team development. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the CFO. The Controller will be expected to stay close to the work while also improving systems, strengthening processes, and helping the Finance team operate more effectively. Why join us? $165,000-205,000 base salary Hybrid schedule in Washington, DC Direct partnership with the CFO Employer-funded 401(k) contribution Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time 12 weeks of paid parental leave Flexible work arrangements Responsibilities Lead monthly and annual close Oversee financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting Manage the annual audit and serve as the primary contact for external auditors Maintain and strengthen internal controls Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue accounting Support tax, regulatory, and nonprofit compliance requirements Review accounting work and provide technical guidance to the team Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff Improve accounting systems, procedures, and workflows Partner with the CFO and other departments on financial operations and reporting Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Monitor accounting guidance and ensure continued GAAP compliance Qualifications Active CPA license Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field 10+ years of progressive accounting experience Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or equivalent experience Strong nonprofit accounting background Significant audit and financial reporting experience Advanced knowledge of GAAP, close, reconciliations, and internal controls Experience managing and developing accounting teams Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or a comparable ERP Exposure to multi-entity, multi-state, or grant-funded accounting Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot