Controller, Accounting, Financial Operations

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. Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, revenue recognition, and other accounting activities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Proven ability to lead accounting operations, develop financial models, and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseFinancial ReportingBudget DevelopmentCPA LicenseFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Accounting OperationsFinancial Close ProcessesVariance AnalysisInternal Controls DesignFinancial ForecastingCash ManagementInventory AccountingFinancial ModelingAudit CoordinationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClear CommunicationStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAccounting SystemsFinancial Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingFinancial AnalysisRevenue RecognitionCash Flow ManagementBudgetingFinancial StatementsTax ComplianceGrant ManagementCost Structure EvaluationE-commerce Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, revenue recognition, and other accounting activities
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting, financial analysis, and Board-level financial reporting
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting and reporting requirements
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
Partner with Finance leadership and business/program leaders on budgets, forecasts, financial models, and operating plans
Manage and improve financial forecasting, including cash flow, revenue, expenses, working capital, and other key drivers
Develop financial and operating metrics and lead variance analysis
Evaluate cost structures, pricing, margins, resource allocation, and financial implications of new programs, partnerships, and revenue opportunities
Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls and financial processes
Monitor financial, tax, regulatory, and contractual compliance and recommend risk mitigation strategies
Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external auditors
Oversee annual tax filings and required financial and regulatory reporting with external advisors
Oversee accounting and financial systems, data integrity, automation, and process improvement
Oversee cash management, banking relationships, cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital
Lead, supervise, and develop the accounting team
Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by a U.S. state or jurisdiction, in good standing, required
Minimum of ten years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including a senior-level finance or accounting position, required
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting, including contributions, grants, restricted funds, and revenue recognition
Proven experience owning the financial close, leading annual audits, and designing and maintaining internal controls
Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models, including during a period of organizational growth
Exceptional financial analysis skills, including variance, margin, working capital, and cash flow analysis
Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and automating financial processes
Demonstrated experience supervising and developing accounting staff
Ability to communicate financial results and recommendations clearly to non-financial stakeholders, executive leadership, and the Board
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficiency with Word and PowerPoint
Prior Controller and/or nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with inventory accounting or earned-revenue/e-commerce business lines preferred
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Accounting (MAcc) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance coverage
Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays annually
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Employer-provided parking stipend (Washington, DC)