SaaS Controller: Lead GAAP, Close & Financial Reporting

Non-Profit Organization; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee all accounting activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements.

The role directs GL, AP, AR, revenue, payroll; reviews contracts for revenue recognition; builds strong internal controls; supports budgeting, planning, and cross-department projects; and leads a high-performing accounting team through audits and

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive experience in accounting management role.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in SaaS and/or private technology firm; startup experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting.
• Track record of building, developing and leading high performance accounting teams in a fast paced organization.
• Experience with ERP systems and designing and implementing accounting processes and controls.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical; high attention to detail, organized with exceptional time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Experience in designing and implementing accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and procedure.
• Manage accounting operations, tax, and financial reporting.
• Direct the daily activities for GL, AP, AR, revenue, commissions, payroll.
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, inter-company, cost allocations, and other balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Prepare, review and issue financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Review contracts and ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, integrity of corporate data, and safeguarding of assets.
• Manage accounting policies and procedures and lead efforts to change initiatives and process improvements.
• Supervise and develop a strong, performance-oriented accounting team, capable of actively and effectively engaging and growing with the business.
• Manage local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Manage monthly financial reporting package for banking partners.
• Manage banking, tax, audit and insurance relationships.
• Manage stock-based compensation and equity roll-forwards.
• Lead annual financial audits and manage financial statement footnote disclosure.
• Evaluate new technical accounting developments and recommend appropriate actions; drive process improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Support internal operational and compliance programs.
• Support annual budgeting and planning process.
• Work alongside other departments on various projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or MBA with Accounting emphasis

CPA a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Auditing frameworks

Job description

Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee all accounting activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements.

The role directs GL, AP, AR, revenue, payroll; reviews contracts for revenue recognition; builds strong internal controls; supports budgeting, planning, and cross-department projects; and leads a high-performing accounting team through audits and