Mission-Driven Controller (Nonprofit, Onsite DC)

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Catholic Solemnities leave (holy days)

Job summary

The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting, payroll, internal controls, and financial reporting for a small administrative team on site.

You will manage month-end close, reconciliations, and audit processes, ensuring accurate records and compliance with regulations while supporting leadership with budgeting and financial planning in service of a Catholic educational mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• Three+ years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience; nonprofit/education a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct and financial systems; experience with BILL.com, Expensify, ADP is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including building financial models, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Catholic faith commitment required for PFIC affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and keep financial records accurate and audit-ready.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare financial statements for leadership.
• Oversee payroll processing and tax data maintenance; 403(b) contributions.
• Respond to tax inquiries in a timely manner.
• Process student tuition invoicing and collections, following up on balances with the Registrar.
• Manage the bill approval process, routing invoices for approval and maintaining an audit trail.
• Prepare vendor invoices for payment and ensure vendors are paid on agreed terms.
• Prepare and file annual 1099 and 1098-T forms in compliance with IRS deadlines.
• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Collaborate on budgeting and planning with leadership and COO.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CPA in progress preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

BILL.com

Expensify

ADP

Job description

The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting, payroll, internal controls, and financial reporting for a small administrative team on site.

You will manage month-end close, reconciliations, and audit processes, ensuring accurate records and compliance with regulations while supporting leadership with budgeting and financial planning in service of a Catholic educational mission.