Assistant Controller

Aprio Talent Solutions; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit client is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the SVP/Controller and CFO on a temporary basis. This role, offering a pay range of $60-$75/hr, involves overseeing accounting operations and managing private grants. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in nonprofit accounting, leadership skills, and a solid understanding of GAAP. This contract position allows for 100% remote or hybrid working arrangements and has the potential for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations managing private grants.
• Prior people-management experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support SVP/Controller and CFO across accounting functions.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting fundamentals

Management experience with private grants

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement audits support

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Bill.com

ADP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Aprio Talent Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Aprio Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $75.00/hr

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Our non-profit client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team on a temporary basis. This contract position is with a direct client of Aprio.

Location: Baltimore, MD (Can be 100% REMOTE or if local will be hybrid)

Contract duration: 3-6 months + (Can extend and has full-time potential but not guaranteed)

Hourly rate: $60 - 75/hr

Ideal start date: January 5th, 2026

Summary:

This is a contract / temporary role supporting the SVP/Controller and CFO, with broad ownership across accounting operations, nonprofit reporting, and private grant accounting.

This role is for someone who brings strong nonprofit accounting fundamentals, hands‑on experience with 501(c)(3) private grants, and the ability to lead and develop an accounting team.

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Mission‑driven organization with national impact
• Broad ownership across AP, AR, GL, audits, and grant accounting
• Direct leadership responsibility with the ability to hire and build out the team
• Opportunity to improve processes and reduce manual workflows
• High visibility and partnership with senior finance leadership and the development team

What You’ll Own

• Support the SVP/Controller and CFO across accounting, reporting, budgeting, and audits
• Serve as a key accounting partner to the development team, coordinating, consulting on, and helping structure private grant documentation
• Review contracts and transactions to determine and document proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Act as a primary audit contact and ensure timely, accurate audit schedules and responses
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead process improvements across AP, AR, and GL to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including Form 990
• Manage and develop the accounting team, including:
• Accounting Manager
• Senior Accountant (to be hired)

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6–8+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong nonprofit accounting background with direct experience managing private grants for 501(c)(3) organizations
• Proven experience overseeing AP, AR, and general ledger functions
• Experience supporting financial statement audits
• Prior people‑management experience with the ability to coach and develop staff
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting

Nice to Have

• 1–2 years of public accounting experience
• Experience with SAGE Intacct, Bill.com, and/or ADP
• Advanced Excel and comfort with cloud‑based accounting systems

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Non‑profit Organizations