Controller (non-profit exp. req'd) - hybrid

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Come join a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization!

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Salary: $155,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

Come join a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization!

Job Title: Controller

Job Location: Washington, DC

Work Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days WFH

Salary: $155k-$180k base salary + $1k-$5k Annual Bonus + Great Comprehensive Benefits (100% company-paid deductible) + 403b with 5% employer match + Unlimited PTO + Tuition Assistance of up to $5,200 + Paid Family Leave

Must have:

• Active CPA license
• Candidate must either:
• Currently working as a Controller for a non-profit or think tank and manages $35M+ in annual operating budget

OR

• Currently, works in public accounting as an Audit Manager/Sr. Audit Manager & works on the assurance side with non-profits
• Experience managing direct reports

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Solver, or similar cloud-based accounting systems preferred.
• Experience working with AI
• Mission-driven with interest in research, education, or policy-related organizations

Why join us?

• Hybrid opportunity! Work 2 days from home
• High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape and improve accounting & FP&A functions
• Broad scope across:

○ Accounting

○ Financial strategy

○ Cross-functional collaboration

• Strong benefits and stable organization
• Mission-driven, intellectually engaging environment

Job Details

The Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting function, ensuring strong financial discipline and operational rigor. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team of 6 accounting professionals.

This role combines:

• Technical accounting leadership
• Team management and development
• Strategic financial partnership with leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting functions:

○ General Ledger

○ Accounts Payable & Receivable

○ Payroll

○ Financial Reporting

○ Internal Controls

• Lead and manage a team of 5–6 accounting staff (Managers, Sr., Staff)
• Manage and support:

○ Month-end and year-end close

○ Audit process and financial reporting

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with leadership to align financial processes with organizational goals
• Improve processes, systems, and financial controls
• Support and strengthen FP&A capabilities

Must have:

• Active CPA license
• Candidate must either:
• Currently working as a Controller for a non-profit or think tank and manages $35M+ in annual operating budget

OR

• Currently, works in public accounting as an Audit Manager/Sr. Audit Manager & works on the assurance side with non-profits
• Experience managing direct reports

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Solver, or similar cloud-based accounting systems preferred.
• Experience working with AI
• Mission-driven with interest in research, education, or policy-related organizations

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