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Location: Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full TimeOrganization Overview

Our client is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization focused on protecting constitutional rights and ensuring fair access to justice for individuals impacted by negligence or misconduct, including cases involving large institutions and corporations.

Role Summary

The organization is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations within its Finance function. This role oversees a small finance team and is responsible for accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial reporting across multiple affiliated nonprofit entities and related funds. The Controller will also ensure strong internal controls and support successful annual audits.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze financial data and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting

Prepare and clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements

Monitor financial performance and keep senior leadership informed of financial status

Partner with the CFO to support board-level audit and budget committee discussions

Manage organizational cash flow forecasting

Establish and maintain finance and administrative systems to support operations

Maintain internal controls and safeguard revenues, expenditures, and budgets

Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

Design and maintain an effective finance team structure to meet departmental objectives

Coordinate annual business insurance renewals

Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and oversee audit preparation

Oversee preparation of tax schedules, including Form 990 and related filings

Oversee preparation of required lobbying and regulatory reports

Support leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process

Monitor and analyze monthly results versus budget and investigate variances

Administer financial plans and recommend corrective actions as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

CPA strongly preferred

10+ years of experience at the Director or Controller level preferred

Prior experience managing and developing a finance team required

Nonprofit accounting experience required

Strong understanding of financial best practices and procedures

Public accounting experience a plus

Proven track record of timely and accurate month-end close and reporting

Strong financial systems and process management skills

Experience implementing or upgrading financial software systems preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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