We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a nonprofit organization through a contract engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee daily financial operations while also managing higher-level reporting and close activities. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting leadership with budget insights, and ensuring readiness for year-end reporting and audit needs. Responsibilities:• Manage the organization’s accounting activities from transaction processing through final reporting, ensuring accuracy across the full financial cycle.• Oversee payroll administration and confirm timely, correct processing in alignment with nonprofit requirements and internal policies.• Lead monthly and annual close procedures, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of account balances.• Produce clear and timely financial statements to support organizational leadership and operational decision-making.• Monitor cash flow and maintain oversight of cash management activities to help sustain financial stability.• Evaluate budget-to-actual results, identify notable variances, and communicate meaningful insights to stakeholders.• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial data is recorded consistently and in accordance with applicable standards.• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed for external review.

• Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting capacity, preferably within a nonprofit environment. • Strong knowledge of general ledger management, account reconciliation, and full-cycle accounting practices. • Proven ability to manage month-end and year-end close processes with a high level of accuracy and organization. • Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audit activities for external review. • Practical payroll administration experience, including oversight of accurate and compliant processing. • Ability to analyze financial performance, interpret budget variances, and present findings clearly. • Hands-on working style suited to a small organization where operational and strategic accounting responsibilities are closely connected.

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Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a nonprofit organization through a contract engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee daily financial operations while also managing higher-level reporting and close activities. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting leadership with budget insights, and ensuring readiness for year-end reporting and audit needs. Responsibilities:• Manage the organization’s accounting activities from transaction processing through final reporting, ensuring accuracy across the full financial cycle.• Oversee payroll administration and confirm timely, correct processing in alignment with nonprofit requirements and internal policies.• Lead monthly and annual close procedures, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of account balances.• Produce clear and timely financial statements to support organizational leadership and operational decision-making.• Monitor cash flow and maintain oversight of cash management activities to help sustain financial stability.• Evaluate budget-to-actual results, identify notable variances, and communicate meaningful insights to stakeholders.• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial data is recorded consistently and in accordance with applicable standards.• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed for external review.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z