Controller

National non-profit hiring for an exciting transformational leadership position. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller, will serve as a core leader on the Finance team, driving the operational and strategic success of our full accounting function. Leading a talented team of 8–12 accounting and transaction processing professionals, you will oversee everything from daily transaction processing to long-term fiscal stewardship. In this role, you’ll direct financial close cycles, billing, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, grant accounting, revenue recognition, and procurement operations. Beyond day-to-day management, you will hold primary oversight for US and Canadian tax compliance across federal, state, provincial, and local levels, direct our annual audit and Form 990 preparation, and champion a robust internal control environment.

As a strategic partner to FP&A, Procurement, HR, Tech, Legal, and program leadership, you will bridge technical accounting precision with cross-functional collaboration; ensuring operational excellence, strong financial stewardship, and the long-term sustainability of the organization. Remote-first environment, expected travel 1x a month, corporate headquarters in Herndon, VA, salary $215-250,000 with 10% Director bonus potential, Bachelor's and active CPA required. Benefits: 3 plans through Anthem BCBC, dental, vision, 100% short-term & long term disability & life, 401k 150% match up to 5%.

salary: $215,000 - $250,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• U.S. GAAP & Nonprofit Accounting

• U.S. Federal Grant Requirements / Single Audits

• Form 990 Preparation & Tax Compliance

• Financial Reporting & Disclosures

• Internal Controls Frameworks & Segregation of Duties

• Canadian Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management

Financial Operations & Treasury

• Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close Cycle Optimization

• Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Billing & Cash Application

• Procurement-to-Pay & Order-to-Cash Workflows

• Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Management

• Investment Accounting & Debt Covenants

• Payroll & Expense Reimbursements

Systems, Technology & Process Improvement

• ERP Optimization & Financial Reporting Systems

• Process Automation & Workflow Enhancement

• Financial Data Quality & Data Governance

• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Leadership, Governance & Management

• Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Team Development, Mentoring & Performance Management

• Board of Directors & Executive Leadership Reporting

• Vendor & Third-Party Partner Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment

• Change Management & Conflict Resolution

Skills

• Sage Intacct
• US GAAP
• Nonprofit Accounting
• Form 990 Preparation
• Enterprise Risk Management

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 15 years
• Experience level: Director

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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