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Controller 16274015
Washington, DCOur not-for-profit client is looking for a Controller! This is a 100% remote direct hire/full-time position! The Controller supervises the accounting functions of the operation, including transactional accounting, tax and audit preparation, monthly and annual closing, accounting system and sub-ledger management. This includes ensuring accounting processes take place in a timely manner, timely filings of tax returns, and a clean audit with no material findings.
Controller Responsibilities:
Controller Requirements:
Controller Responsibilities:
- Monitors cash receipts and disbursement processing, recording of A/R, A/P and other subledger entries, and general journals.
- Oversees the monthly closing process including review and approval of entries prepared by the Accounting Specialist and of reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Systems Analyst.
- Ensures timely monthly and year-end financial closes.
- Researches and corrects discrepancies found in the closing and reconciliation processes.
- Produces financial reports including variance analyses.
- Oversees allocation processes and calculations and ensures that entries are prepared and posted monthly.
- Prepares quarterly (or more frequent if required) tax returns for sales tax, federal election commission filings, and ensures returns and payments are made on a timely basis.
- Supervises preparation and distribution of 1099s to vendors as appropriate and files state and federal returns on a timely basis. Ensures that W9s are received from all vendors during the year so that the files are complete at year-end.
- Supplies outside tax preparation firm with all necessary data for preparation of IRS 990 forms.
- Primary liaison with auditors for audit preparation and processes which includes being responsive to any requests made during the engagement and ensuring the audit timeline is achieved.
- Ensures that all documentation and schedules requested by auditors are available in a timely manner.
- Manages any internal audits conducted by the Finance department.
- Prepares all financial statements including Statement of Activities, Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Financial Position, and Statement of Functional Expenses
- Maintains banking relationships inclusive of credit card processing. Works with CFO to develop cash flow forecasts.
- Prepares and transmits 401k payroll information to record keeper each payroll, monitors loans, and files the annual 5500 return.
- Sets clear objectives and expectations for staff; follows progress and provides timely feedback; addresses performance issues promptly. Fosters learning and development; provides recognition of accomplishments; conducts development discussions. Provides recommendations to achieve measurable and sustainable results.
Controller Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in non-profit finance and accounting, and extensive knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management (501c3, 501c6).
- A minimum of a BA in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration; CPA desirable.
- Must be proficient in multiple finance technology platforms and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience using Sage Intacct, Concur, Bill.com required. Experience with NetForum or other AMS, eShow or other event management system, CRM systems preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, US and international (as needed) tax principles as they apply to nonprofit organizations.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Makes decisions with confidence based on analysis of available information to drive business success.