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Non-Profit Controller

United States, Washington 140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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Are you a seasoned financial leader ready to make your mark? Our non-profit client in DC is seeking a visionary Controller with a CPA to take ownership of accounting, controls, and compliance for their entity. This high-impact role offers an opportunity to shape our client's financial backbone, partner across teams, and drive best-in-class nonprofit operations.

Job Responsibility

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close, ensuring all balances tie and variances are understood and documented
  • Prepare and review all journal entries and account reconciliations for operating accounts
  • Safeguard the integrity of enterprise accounting records within the accounting system
  • Oversee intercompany accounting activities across related entities, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and timely settlement
  • Prepare audited financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Lead the annual financial audit, respond to PBC requests and auditor inquiries
  • Support IRS Form 990 preparation, ensuring accurate source reports and documentation
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation, controls, and schedules year-round
  • Manage money market funds and investment activity: purchases, redemptions, entries, and reporting
  • Monitor liquidity and cash positioning for operational needs and financial stability
  • Oversee accounts payable, prepaid, and corporate credit card processing, including invoice review, posting, and payment runs
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust accounting and IT controls (with Ops and IT teams)
  • Own IRS and charitable state registrations and renewals (DC and beyond)
  • Manage payroll withholdings, sales tax exemption, and related jurisdictional relationships
  • Ensure ongoing nonprofit regulatory compliance
  • Lead partnership accounting: revenue share calculations, expense allocations, and reconciliations
  • Serve as administrator for accounting systems: implementations, configurations, and logical access controls

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years progressive nonprofit accounting, controllership, or financial reporting experience
  • CPA required for this role
  • active license or if you are inactive and can activate your license
  • Strong experience with financial close, reconciliations, and financial statements in multi-system environments including working with external auditors
  • Deep knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit financial reporting
  • Admin experience with accounting systems/financial platforms and implementation of those platforms

Nice to have

  • Experience in technology-enabled, startup, or scaling environments where systems and processes are evolving
  • Proven track record managing external audits, prepping PBC materials, and responding to auditor inquiries
  • Admin experience with accounting systems/financial platforms (Dynamics or similar preferred)

What we offer

  • full benefits
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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