Assistant Controller - Nonprofit Finance & GAAP Expert

Whitman-Walker Health; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman-Walker Health seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the finance team in producing GAAP-based financial statements and supporting regulatory reporting. You will oversee general ledger maintenance, month-end close, audits, and coordination with Grants accounting and Payroll staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, nonprofit sector experience, and strong Excel proficiency to manage multiple tasks and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Managerial accounting and close responsibilities experience preferred.
• Non-profit experience preferred.
• Audits experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing timely and accurate financial statements and GAAP-based reports.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Grants accounting and Payroll staff on reporting and compliance.
• Support annual audits and regulatory reporting (UDS, IRS Form 990).

Skills

Communication

GAAP

Audits

Financial analysis

Excel

Internal controls

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Non-profit experience desirable

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

Whitman-Walker Health seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the finance team in producing GAAP-based financial statements and supporting regulatory reporting. You will oversee general ledger maintenance, month-end close, audits, and coordination with Grants accounting and Payroll staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, nonprofit sector experience, and strong Excel proficiency to manage multiple tasks and ensure accurate financial reporting.