Senior Controller, Financial Operations & Controls

Venn Strategies Llc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Strategies in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Controller to manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the firm, its subsidiaries, and client organizations. The role reports to the CEO/President and leads a small accounting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Responsibilities span close processes, financial reporting, budgeting support, and cash management, with collaboration across leadership and outside advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and CPA or similar certification encouraged; extensive accounting background.
• Experience managing accounting operations in a professional services or government affairs firm is preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities and client organizations.
• Own month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reports for CEO and executive team.
• Supervise finance staff and maintain internal controls and policies.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals.

Skills

Accounting operations

Close processes

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting support

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Job description

Venn Strategies in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Controller to manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the firm, its subsidiaries, and client organizations. The role reports to the CEO/President and leads a small accounting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Responsibilities span close processes, financial reporting, budgeting support, and cash management, with collaboration across leadership and outside advisors.