Finance Controller – Nonprofit & Catholic Education

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Catholic Holidays Leave

Extended Christmas Break

Job summary

The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception, based at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, seeks a meticulous Controller to oversee accounting, payroll, and internal controls. This full-time role reports to the COO and requires residency in the greater DMV area.

You will manage a lean team, ensure audit readiness, and support accreditation and financial planning with leadership. CPA preferred; Sage Intacct experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• As a representative of the PFIC, candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing and attest to Catholic faith as presented in the Catechism.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred, but not required.
• Three+ years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience; nonprofit/education a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with Sage Intacct.
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling, reconciliations, and reporting workbooks.
• Experience with BILL.com, Expensify, ADP, or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger; keep financial records accurate and audit-ready.
• Manage month-end and year-end close; prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts; resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare financial statements for leadership; liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

GAAP knowledge

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

BILL.com

Expensify

ADP

Job description

The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception, based at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, seeks a meticulous Controller to oversee accounting, payroll, and internal controls. This full-time role reports to the COO and requires residency in the greater DMV area.

You will manage a lean team, ensure audit readiness, and support accreditation and financial planning with leadership. CPA preferred; Sage Intacct experience is a plus.