Controller

Generation Hope

. Supervise daily accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate credit cards, and multi-state payroll administration .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management within nonprofit organizations, including proficiency in GAAP, multi-state payroll administration, and financial reporting. Capable of leading audits, managing budgets, and mentoring teams on financial literacy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or FinanceCPA Designation7+ Years Of Financial Management ExperienceExperience With Nonprofit Fund TrackingExperience With QuickBooks

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableMulti-State Payroll AdministrationFinancial Statement GenerationCash Flow ProjectionsBudget ManagementVariance ReportingIRS Form 990 FilingsGAAP Familiarity

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksBill.comNonprofit Accounting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationFinancial AuditMulti-Million Dollar BudgetEmployment ComplianceGrant Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise daily accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate credit cards, and multi-state payroll administration
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
Generate financial statements for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
Monitor organization-wide cash flow projections and optimize working capital
Track and allocate restricted and unrestricted revenue streams
Partner with the Advancement team on grant proposals, allocations, and compliance reporting
Direct the annual independent financial audit
Manage IRS Form 990 filings and state registrations
Partner with program, early childhood, and advancement teams on budgets and variance reports
Evaluate, scale, and continuously improve accounting enterprise systems
Mentor non-financial team members on financial literacy
Manage external financial partnerships and outsourced accounting workflow
Serve as primary point of contact for external audit partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA designation strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive financial management experience
At least 3 years inside a growing nonprofit organization managing a multi-million dollar budget
Deep familiarity with GAAP
Experience with nonprofit fund tracking
Experience with multi-state employment compliance
Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, or specialized nonprofit accounting platforms
Candidate must be located in the DMV area
Must work in-office on Tuesday and Wednesday

Benefits

Comp & perks

403(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off