We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide part-time finance leadership for a nonprofit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position is expected to run for 6 months at approximately 30 hours per week and will support essential accounting operations during a high-demand period. The organization manages significant charitable assets and a large volume of grant activity, so this role is suited to someone who can step in quickly, maintain strong financial oversight, and contribute hands-on support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage core accounting activities across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily cash operations to keep finance functions running smoothly.<br>• Oversee financial tracking for restricted and unrestricted funds, contributions, grants, and other complex nonprofit transactions with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Direct grant-related accounting activities and help ensure reporting is complete, timely, and aligned with funding requirements.<br>• Prepare internal financial reports and analyze budget-to-actual results, clearly identifying key drivers behind variances.<br>• Lead critical close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and the preparation of financial statements.<br>• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and reinforcing sound accounting controls and reporting practices.<br>• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial workflows and improve the effectiveness of accounting systems, including work within platforms such as Blackbaud where applicable.<br>• Provide steady operational support during a period of staffing change, helping the finance team maintain continuity through a busy season.

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit accounting, ideally within organizations handling significant grant volume and fund-based reporting.<br>• Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.<br>• Proven ability to account for restricted and unrestricted funds, gifts, grants, and other complex financial activity.<br>• Experience producing financial reports, explaining budget-to-actual variances, and supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Hands-on background with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Familiarity with financial systems and process enhancement efforts; experience with Blackbaud or similar accounting platforms is valuable.<br>• Ability to work onsite in Washington, District of Columbia three days per week and provide approximately 30 hours of support per week.

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