Job Description

Position Title: Controller

Location: Herndon, VA — Primarily remote; candidates must be local to the DC-Metro area for occasional on-site meetings.

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $200,000–$250,000 annually, plus bonus potential of up to 10%

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

*Note: candidates who do not meet the requirements below will not be considered*

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal accounting officer and provide leadership for all accounting operations.
• Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with U.S. GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and drive continued improvements in close timelines and accuracy.
• Oversee preparation of internal and external financial statements, reports, and required disclosures.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and accounting guidance to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee accounting for multiple revenue streams, including grants, contributions, contracts, subscriptions, and service-related revenue.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Provide oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, expense reimbursements, cash application, and related transaction-processing functions.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the organization’s internal control environment.
• Lead annual financial statement audits and other required external audits.
• Coordinate nonprofit tax filings and other federal, state, local, and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, donor restrictions, and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee cash, investments, liquidity, debt activity, and banking reconciliations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant license.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or financial management experience in a non-profit setting.
• Significant accounting leadership experience within the nonprofit sector strongly preferred.
• At least five years of experience leading accounting operations within a complex organization with annual revenue of $50 million or more.
• Experience overseeing a team of 5-10+.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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