Global Controller

Jobot; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

401k

Mission Driven organization

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Global Controller for a nonprofit client in Arlington, VA. The role will oversee all financial operations, ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance, grants accounting, and NetSuite implementation and monthly reporting. Requires 5+ years in a senior accounting role; public accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities include establishing financial controls, coordinating audits, preparing budgets, and communicating key financial metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of GAAP and IFRS in nonprofit settings
• Experience with grants accounting and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyze financial data and communicate metrics to leadership

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting operations including control systems and reconciliations
• Ensure financial reports comply with GAAP/IFRS and grant requirements
• Coordinate month/quarter/annual reporting and audits
• Manage NetSuite system implementations and maintenance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and government reporting

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Grants accounting

NetSuite ERP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Controller (Non-profit)

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on creating positive social impact through innovation, collaboration, and community partnerships. With programs that reach diverse populations, they work to address meaningful challenges and drive long-term, sustainable change.

The organization is guided by a strong leadership team and a culture rooted in accountability, integrity, and purpose. Their work environment values both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, making it an ideal place for professionals who want their expertise to contribute to something larger than themselves.

For a Controller, this represents an opportunity to join a respected nonprofit where your financial leadership will help strengthen operations, enhance transparency, and ensure the organization’s mission continues to thrive.

Why join us

• Comprehensive health benefits package


• 401k


• Mission Driven organization

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly-driven Global Controller to join our non-profit client. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and grants accounting to take on a leadership role within our global organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our financial operations, including the implementation and management of our NetSuite system, monthly reporting, and technical accounting. Public accounting experience is a plus. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the global accounting operations including the control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.


• Ensure that all financial reports comply with current GAAP and IFRS standards.


• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.


• Coordinate, prepare, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.


• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.


• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures.


• Communicate financial metrics to senior management and provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs.


• Manage the organization's NetSuite system.


• Perform and oversee grants accounting, ensuring compliance with funders' financial requirements and regulations.


• Provide leadership and support to accounts receivable and accounts payable departments.


• Manage the preparation of the company's budget and financial forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A CPA, CMA, or other financial certifications are preferred.


• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.


• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.


• A thorough knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and grants accounting is essential.


• Experience with NetSuite ERP system is a must.


• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.


• Able to analyze financial records and transfer information.


• Data-driven and highly analytical.


• Proficiency with accounting software, word processing, and spreadsheets.


• Solid written and verbal communication skills.


• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.


• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.


• Experience in a public accounting firm is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.