We are looking for a skilled Controller to lead and manage financial operations within our organization based in McLean, Virginia. This role requires an experienced individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to oversee diverse financial functions while ensuring regulatory compliance. The Controller will play a critical role in guiding financial strategies and maintaining accurate financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all accounting operations, including billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial statements.<br>• Prepare and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Develop and oversee financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow analyses to support strategic planning.<br>• Negotiate and manage corporate liability insurance policies, lines of credit, and investment portfolios.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders on financial matters.<br>• Supervise the audit process and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.<br>• Provide detailed financial analyses to support decision-making on capital investments, contract negotiations, and cost management.<br>• Track organizational payments and prepare documentation for annual audits.<br>• Offer guidance to management on financial benchmarks, pricing strategies, and significant expenses.
<p>Our client, well known non-profit organization, is searching for their new Controller. This important role reports to a dynamic CFO who is known for mentorship and open lines of communication. The ideal candidate will have experience with evaluating and implementing accounting processes as well as managing the month end and annual close process efficiently. The Controller will provide day to day guidance, mentorship and training to an established team and will have room to add their signature to the success of the organization. Core duties for this Controller position will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Mentoring, directing and guiding the corporate accounting team including financial reporting, accounting operations, general ledger accounting functions and account reconciliations</li><li>Performing financial reporting, working on and managing the month-end close as well as coordination of needed compliance and the annual external audit</li><li>Serving as a liaison to auditors during annual financial statement audit and assist with audit preparation</li><li>Responsibility for information on form 990 in collaboration with the other corporate level teams</li><li>Ensuring proper reporting for an array of funding sources including federal and state contracts as well as corporate sponsorships and other special agreements</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations and preparing adjusting entries as needed</li><li>Act as a key liaison with department heads and operations to assist with their financial needs as well as complete financial reporting and management reporting package</li><li>Work with their technology team to assist with projects relating to corporate wide systems and processes</li><li>Cross training staff, including both hands on day to day training and via courses as recommended</li><li>Closely supporting the CFO on additional projects</li></ul><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>