Assistant Controller 16833148

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive pay

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

HRB, a well-established nonprofit, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team in a hybrid role serving the Washington, DC metro area. The position oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, audits, and internal controls, with a hands‑on approach and leadership over the accounting staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, and 5+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience with GAAP

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting with revenues >= $40M.
• Strong GAAP, fund accounting, grant compliance knowledge.
• Experience overseeing audits and preparing financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

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, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Support financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for accurate reporting.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP

Fund accounting

Audit management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Accounting ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

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.