Vice President Controller

The Robert Joseph Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 260.000 - 290.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Robert Joseph Group is conducting a confidential search for a Vice President, Controller for a large mission-based nonprofit in Washington, DC. This on-site, senior leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and a sizeable accounting team across the organization and affiliated entities.

The VP Controller leads US GAAP reporting, external audits, nonprofit tax compliance and internal controls, while partnering with senior finance leadership to ensure accurate, timely

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 10 years of professional accounting experience.
• Substantial nonprofit accounting experience, including US GAAP financial reporting, contribution accounting and nonprofit tax compliance.
• Experience leading an accounting team and managing complex operations; 5+ years of management preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity reporting, consolidations, external audits and internal controls.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with leadership and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics, Adaptive Insights, Salesforce, Anybill, and Concur; donor tools preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work fully on site in Washington, DC.

Responsabilidades

• Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, and timely financial close across multiple entities.
• Oversee combined and consolidated financial statements and provide reliable information for budget, forecast and planning reviews.
• Lead and develop a large accounting team, set priorities, and strengthen coordination across functions.
• Manage the financial statement audit and coordinate with external auditors; ensure compliance with US GAAP and new standards.
• Evaluate shared services, cost allocations and intercompany arrangements affecting reporting and tax returns.
• Partner with fundraising and accounting on contribution accounting, pledges, donor restrictions, endowments, and distributions.
• Oversee nonprofit tax and regulatory reporting (Form 990, registrations, filings).
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and staff training; improve reporting tools and processes.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics

Adaptive Insights

Salesforce

Anybill

Concur

Descripción del empleo

Washington, DC | Fully on-site | Direct hire
Annual base salary $275,000+ D.O.E.

Robert Joseph Group is conducting a confidential search for a Vice President, Controller for our client, a large mission-based international education, lobbying, and public affairs nonprofit organization in Washington, DC. This high-visibility, hands-on leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and a substantial accounting team across the organization and its affiliated entities.

The opportunity suits an experienced nonprofit accounting leader who remains close to the numbers, develops capable managers and staff, and brings sound judgment to complex financial matters. You will work closely with senior finance leadership and colleagues throughout the organization, with meaningful influence over the quality of reporting, controls and accounting operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and timely financial close; ensure accurate reporting across multiple entities.
• Oversee combined and consolidated financial statements and provide reliable financial information to support budget, forecast and strategic planning reviews.
• Lead and develop a large accounting team, establish clear priorities and strengthen coordination across accounting functions.
• Manage the financial statement audit and serve as a principal contact for external auditors; maintain compliance with US GAAP and implement new accounting standards.
• Evaluate shared services, cost allocations and intercompany arrangements, including their effect on functional expense reporting and tax returns.
• Partner with fundraising and accounting colleagues on contribution accounting, pledges, donor restrictions, endowment gifts and related reporting and distributions.
• Oversee nonprofit tax and regulatory reporting, including Form 990, information returns, charitable registrations and other applicable federal and state filings.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies and staff training; improve reporting tools and accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 10 years of professional accounting experience.
• Substantial nonprofit accounting experience, including US GAAP financial reporting, contribution accounting and nonprofit tax compliance.
• Demonstrated success managing an accounting team and leading complex accounting operations; five or more years of management experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity reporting, consolidations, external audits and internal controls.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines and move comfortably between leadership responsibilities and detailed accounting issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Adaptive Insights, Salesforce, Anybill, and Concur, donor tools highly preferred
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work fully on site in Washington, DC.