Controller

Cherry Bekaert; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Controller for a nonprofit client in Washington, DC. You will oversee monthly financial reporting, manage the month-end close, and supervise the accounting staff.

You will handle AP/AR, fixed assets, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits, ensuring strong internal controls and GAAP compliance. Active CPA with nonprofit experience and a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field is required; previous controller

Qualifications

• CPA required and active.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audits.
• Strong month-end close and operational accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close.
• Oversee AP, AR, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and inventory.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Manage cash and monitor cash flow.
• Provide schedules and financial information for external audits.
• Maintain appropriate accounting controls and processes.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff.

Skills

CPA

Nonprofit accounting

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash management

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Controller for our non-profit client to oversee financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for managing the month-end close and overseeing AP, AR, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close.
• Oversee AP, AR, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and inventory.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Manage cash and monitor cash flow.
• Provide schedules and financial information for external audits.
• Maintain appropriate accounting controls and processes.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff.

Requirements

• Active CPA required.
• Nonprofit industry accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Previous Controller or comparable accounting leadership experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit support.
• Strong month‑end close and operational accounting experience.