We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide steady financial leadership for a growing organization in Silver Spring, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening accounting operations, improving confidence in financial reporting, and preparing the organization for a successful year-end audit. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to bring structure and consistency to a finance function during a period of change. Responsibilities: • Lead preparation for the fiscal year audit by organizing schedules, reconciling key accounts, and helping ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate. • Oversee the month-end close process, reviewing entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports to confirm timely and reliable results. • Evaluate federal grant accounting activity to verify compliance, proper classification, and alignment with reporting requirements. • Review the accuracy of overall financial statements and identify areas that require correction, clarification, or stronger controls. • Provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment for current and prior-period activity so records can withstand audit review. • Use QuickBooks Online to monitor ledger activity, assess reporting integrity, and support clean, well-documented financial operations. • Help stabilize the accounting function by introducing consistent processes, advising stakeholders, and supporting continuity within the finance team. • Analyze high-growth financial activity related to increased property sales and ensure transactions are reflected correctly in the books.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including service as a Controller or in a comparable leadership role. • Demonstrated success managing year-end close activities and supporting external audit readiness. • Strong background overseeing month-end close and reviewing financial statements for completeness and accuracy. • Experience with federal grant accounting and related compliance expectations. • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and the ability to work effectively in a hands-on accounting environment. • Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting best practices. • Proven ability to assess accounting processes, resolve discrepancies, and establish structure within a changing organization.

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Silver Spring, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide steady financial leadership for a growing organization in Silver Spring, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening accounting operations, improving confidence in financial reporting, and preparing the organization for a successful year-end audit. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to bring structure and consistency to a finance function during a period of change. Responsibilities: • Lead preparation for the fiscal year audit by organizing schedules, reconciling key accounts, and helping ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate. • Oversee the month-end close process, reviewing entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports to confirm timely and reliable results. • Evaluate federal grant accounting activity to verify compliance, proper classification, and alignment with reporting requirements. • Review the accuracy of overall financial statements and identify areas that require correction, clarification, or stronger controls. • Provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment for current and prior-period activity so records can withstand audit review. • Use QuickBooks Online to monitor ledger activity, assess reporting integrity, and support clean, well-documented financial operations. • Help stabilize the accounting function by introducing consistent processes, advising stakeholders, and supporting continuity within the finance team. • Analyze high-growth financial activity related to increased property sales and ensure transactions are reflected correctly in the books.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z