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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 DetailsThe 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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