Hybrid Senior Controller: GAAP & Growth Accounting

Non-Profit Organization; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Non-Profit Organization seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee all accounting activities, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting. You will direct GL, AP, AR, revenue, and payroll operations, manage the monthly close, and drive internal controls and process improvements.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting management, a CPA (plus), and Big 4 experience; SaaS/tech exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive experience in Accounting management
• CPA is a plus
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SaaS or private technology firms is a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting
• Track record building and leading high-performance accounting teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities ensuring GAAP compliance and internal policies
• Manage accounting operations, tax, and financial reporting
• Direct daily activities for GL, AP, AR, revenue, payroll
• Manage monthly close process including journals, reconciliations and P&L
• Prepare, review and issue financial statements per US GAAP
• Review contracts and ensure revenue recognition per GAAP
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and data
• Lead process improvements and accounting policy updates
• Supervise and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Manage government reporting and tax filings at local, state, and federal levels
• Coordinate monthly financial reporting package for banking partners
• Manage relationships with banking, tax, audit, and insurance providers
• Oversee stock-based compensation and equity roll-forwards
• Lead annual financial audits and footnote disclosures
• Evaluate new accounting developments and recommendations for action
• Support annual budgeting and cross-department projects

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Non-Profit Organization seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee all accounting activities, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting. You will direct GL, AP, AR, revenue, and payroll operations, manage the monthly close, and drive internal controls and process improvements.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting management, a CPA (plus), and Big 4 experience; SaaS/tech exposure is a plus.