Do You Love Numbers? Are You a Skilled Non-Profit Controller or Assistant Controller with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Have you ever dreamed of combining your financial expertise with your passion for making a global impact? Are you ready to work for a forward-thinking non-profit organization that values innovation and looks for entrepreneurial leaders like you? If so, keep reading. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role within a globally recognized social-impact organization that is driving positive change across the world. Our client, a $35M non-profit in the DC Metro area, is looking for a talented Controller who will partner with the CFO to manage and oversee all aspects of the organization's financial and accounting operations. This leadership position offers the chance to work closely with senior executives and program leaders, empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring financial excellence across the organization's operations. This isn't just a finance role; it's about joining a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference—designing systems, processes, and strategies that support the organization's work to create lasting social change worldwide. Responsibilities:*Manage accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit regulatory requirements.*Implement internal controls for revenue, costs, budgets, and asset protection while ensuring accurate financial transaction recordings.*Coordinate and oversee audit processes.*Analyze financial data, prepare timely reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership.*Review and approve payroll transactions.*Support the CFO in engaging with the board’s audit and finance committees on financial trends and strategies.*Oversee accounting for grants and programs to ensure spending aligns with budgets and funding requirements.*Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, lenders, and vendors.*Develop and enforce finance policies, procedures, and systems to support operations.*Lead improvements to the accounting ERP system (NetSuite) and coordinate system rollouts in additional locations.*Lead and develop the finance team, fostering clear communication and strong collaboration.*Strengthen partnerships with HR, IT, legal, and program teams to streamline operations.*Promote a positive work environment and provide coaching to tackle challenges collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has the following qualifications: CPA,10+ years exp with 2–5+ years of experience in a Non-Profit Controller or Asst Controller role, strong background in grant accounting from private foundations NOT government grants, NetSuite or something similar, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply technical accounting standards as required, a collaborative mindset and ability to educate colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and a passion for innovation and working in entrepreneurial teams where creativity, adaptability, and results are valued. Comp range for this Controller role is 130-135K in base salary + bonus, full benefits and this is a hybrid role in the office in Arlington, VA a minimum of 3 days/week. To apply to this job please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 2–5 years in a Controller or equivalent position. • Expertise in nonprofit accounting, including grant and fund accounting. • Proficiency in managing financial statement audits and implementing US GAAP standards. • Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar accounting platforms. • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of finance and accounting professionals. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle unique challenges. • Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with non-finance teams and external stakeholders.

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Arlington, VA
onsite
Permanent
130000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
Do You Love Numbers? Are You a Skilled Non-Profit Controller or Assistant Controller with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Have you ever dreamed of combining your financial expertise with your passion for making a global impact? Are you ready to work for a forward-thinking non-profit organization that values innovation and looks for entrepreneurial leaders like you? If so, keep reading. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role within a globally recognized social-impact organization that is driving positive change across the world. Our client, a $35M non-profit in the DC Metro area, is looking for a talented Controller who will partner with the CFO to manage and oversee all aspects of the organization's financial and accounting operations. This leadership position offers the chance to work closely with senior executives and program leaders, empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring financial excellence across the organization's operations. This isn't just a finance role; it's about joining a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference—designing systems, processes, and strategies that support the organization's work to create lasting social change worldwide. Responsibilities:*Manage accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit regulatory requirements.*Implement internal controls for revenue, costs, budgets, and asset protection while ensuring accurate financial transaction recordings.*Coordinate and oversee audit processes.*Analyze financial data, prepare timely reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership.*Review and approve payroll transactions.*Support the CFO in engaging with the board’s audit and finance committees on financial trends and strategies.*Oversee accounting for grants and programs to ensure spending aligns with budgets and funding requirements.*Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, lenders, and vendors.*Develop and enforce finance policies, procedures, and systems to support operations.*Lead improvements to the accounting ERP system (NetSuite) and coordinate system rollouts in additional locations.*Lead and develop the finance team, fostering clear communication and strong collaboration.*Strengthen partnerships with HR, IT, legal, and program teams to streamline operations.*Promote a positive work environment and provide coaching to tackle challenges collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has the following qualifications: CPA,10+ years exp with 2–5+ years of experience in a Non-Profit Controller or Asst Controller role, strong background in grant accounting from private foundations NOT government grants, NetSuite or something similar, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply technical accounting standards as required, a collaborative mindset and ability to educate colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and a passion for innovation and working in entrepreneurial teams where creativity, adaptability, and results are valued. Comp range for this Controller role is 130-135K in base salary + bonus, full benefits and this is a hybrid role in the office in Arlington, VA a minimum of 3 days/week. To apply to this job please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.
2025-09-04T20:29:07Z