Hybrid Assistant Controller - Nonprofit Finance Leader

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive pay

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

HRB, a well-established nonprofit, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team in a hybrid role serving the Washington, DC metro area. The position oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, audits, and internal controls, with a hands‑on approach and leadership over the accounting staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, and 5+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience with GAAP

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting with revenues >= $40M.
• Strong GAAP, fund accounting, grant compliance knowledge.
• Experience overseeing audits and preparing financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Support financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for accurate reporting.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP

Fund accounting

Audit management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Accounting ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

HRB, a well-established nonprofit, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team in a hybrid role serving the Washington, DC metro area. The position oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, audits, and internal controls, with a hands‑on approach and leadership over the accounting staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, and 5+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience with GAAP