Controller (Non-Profit Exp. Req'd) - Hybrid

Come join a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katherine KrullAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $155,000 - $180,000 per yearA bit about us:Come join a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization!Job Title: ControllerJob Location: Washington, DCWork Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days WFHSalary: $155k-$180k base salary + $1k-$5k Annual Bonus + Great Comprehensive Benefits (100% company-paid deductible) + 403b with 5% employer match + Unlimited PTO + Tuition Assistance of up to $5,200 + Paid Family LeaveMust have: • Active CPA license • Candidate must either:* * • Currently working as a Controller for a non-profit or think tank and manages $35M+ in annual operating budget OR • Currently, works in public accounting as an Audit Manager/Sr. Audit Manager & works on the assurance side with non-profits • Experience managing direct reports Nice-to-Have: • Experience with Sage Intacct, Solver, or similar cloud-based accounting systems preferred. • Experience working with AI • Mission-driven with interest in research, education, or policy-related organizationsWhy join us?

• Hybrid opportunity! Work 2 days from home

• High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership * * • Opportunity to shape and improve accounting & FP&A functions * * • Broad scope across: * * * ○ Accounting * * * ○ Financial strategy * * * ○ Cross-functional collaboration * * • Strong benefits and stable organization * * • Mission-driven, intellectually engaging environmentJob DetailsThe Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting function, ensuring strong financial discipline and operational rigor. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team of 6 accounting professionals.This role combines:* * • Technical accounting leadership * * • Team management and development * * • Strategic financial partnership with leadership Key Responsibilities* * • Oversee all core accounting functions: * * * ○ General Ledger * * * ○ Accounts Payable & Receivable * * * ○ Payroll * * * ○ Financial Reporting * * * ○ Internal Controls * * • Lead and manage a team of 5–6 accounting staff (Managers, Sr., Staff) * * • Manage and support: * * * ○ Month-end and year-end close * * * ○ Audit process and financial reporting * * • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis * * • Partner with leadership to align financial processes with organizational goals * * • Improve processes, systems, and financial controls * * • Support and strengthen FP&A capabilities Must have: • Active CPA license • Candidate must either:* * • Currently working as a Controller for a non-profit or think tank and manages $35M+ in annual operating budget OR • Currently, works in public accounting as an Audit Manager/Sr. Audit Manager & works on the assurance side with non-profits • Experience managing direct reports Nice-to-Have: • Experience with Sage Intacct, Solver, or similar cloud-based accounting systems preferred. • Experience working with AI • Mission-driven with interest in research, education, or policy-related organizationsInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button._{Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy}