Fully Remote Nonprofit Controller (Sage Intacct)

The Robert Joseph Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

The Robert Joseph Group is seeking a hands-on Controller for a fully remote, Washington, DC-based nonprofit. You will own day-to-day accounting for >20 sponsored projects and report to the CFO.

Responsibilities include month-end close, payroll oversight, audits, and internal controls, with collaboration across revenue, grants, and contracts teams. CPA is a plus; five+ years in accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including oversight of accounting operations.
• Hands-on Sage Intacct experience and payroll processing with staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accuracy.
• Oversee biweekly payroll, timekeeping, payroll journal entries, and 401(k) reconciliations; allocate employee costs across entities, projects, grants, and activities.
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and support Form 990 preparation.
• Manage the Accounts Payable Manager, strengthen internal controls, and ensure timely payments.
• Partner with revenue and grants teams on revenue recognition, receivables, and project reporting.
• Reconcile data between platforms using Sage Intacct and other systems, test changes, and improve processes.
• Provide clear, timely financial answers to project leaders and resolve issues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Paylocity

BILL

Ramp

Quickbase

Job description

The Robert Joseph Group is seeking a hands-on Controller for a fully remote, Washington, DC-based nonprofit. You will own day-to-day accounting for >20 sponsored projects and report to the CFO.

Responsibilities include month-end close, payroll oversight, audits, and internal controls, with collaboration across revenue, grants, and contracts teams. CPA is a plus; five+ years in accounting are required.