Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller
Hybrid | Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation: $65–$75/hour

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and mission-driven nonprofit organization with annual revenues exceeding $40 million, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a complex nonprofit accounting environment.

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, audits, and internal controls. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong nonprofit accounting experience and a collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting process improvements.
• Support financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Required experience working for a nonprofit organization with annual revenues of $40 million or greater.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, fund accounting, and grant compliance.
• Experience managing audits and preparing financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with federally funded grants and contracts.
• Prior experience in a multi-entity or complex nonprofit environment.
• Background overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay: $65–$75/hour
• Hybrid work schedule in the Washington, DC area
• Opportunity to work with a respected, mission-focused organization
• High visibility role with leadership exposure
• Collaborative and stable finance team

If you have a strong nonprofit accounting background and experience supporting organizations with $40M+ in annual revenue, we'd love to hear from you.