Controller (Non-Profit)

Title: Controller Non-Profit
Location:Washington - Maryland - Virginia area
Work Environment:Hybrid / Remote (flexible based on candidate)
Compensation: Competitive base bonus potential

Overview
A mission-driven growing non-profit organization is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This individual will oversee the full financial function ensuring accuracy compliance and transparency across all reporting while supporting the organizations long-term impact.

This is a highly visible role with direct interaction with senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger AP/AR payroll and financial reporting
• Lead the monthly quarterly and year-end close process with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and present financial statements board reporting packages and variance analyses
• Manage budgeting forecasting and cash flow planning aligned to organizational goals
• Ensure compliance with GAAP fund accounting standards and nonprofit regulations
• Oversee and coordinate annual audits 990 preparation and external audit relationships
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial processes
• Partner cross-functionally with program leadership on grant tracking financial performance and reporting
• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience including non-profit accounting
• Strong experience with:
  • Financial reporting & full-cycle accounting
  • Budgeting forecasting and cash flow management
  • Audit and compliance oversight
• Expertise in grant/fund accounting and nonprofit reporting requirements
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and improving processes
• Systems experience (e.g. Sage Intacct NetSuite or similar) highly preferred
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and leadership

Why This Role

• High visibility and direct impact on mission delivery
• Opportunity to modernize systems and strengthen financial infrastructure
• Collaborative mission-focused culture