Assistant Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to serve as a key leader within the Finance function, ensuring the integrity, timeliness, and effectiveness of day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role owns the monthly and yearly close process, prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements, supports Form 990 preparation, and leads audit readiness and internal control strengthening. The Assistant Controller manages the General Ledger Accounting team, drives process improvements, and builds accounting capabilities through structured staff training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Accounting staff to meet objectives while supporting professional growth.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue accounting, fixed assets, payroll accounting, cash management, and expense reporting.
• Own and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
• Lead Form 990 preparation, support regulatory compliance activities, and coordinate annual audits and auditor requests.
• Assess, improve, and document accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and strengthen compliance.
• Model organizational values and partner effectively across departments.

90-Day, 6-Month, and 1-Year Expectations

In the first 90 days

• Learn and embody organizational values.
• Complete required onboarding and training.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Accounting department processes, procedures, and systems.
• Develop familiarity with annual Form 990, financial statement, and Uniform Guidance audit requirements.
• Assume ownership of day-to-day accounting functions and direct report management.
• Take ownership of the month-end close process.

In the first 6 months

• Begin leading financial statement and Form 990 preparation with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate current accounting processes and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Build and support a cross-training program for the Accounting department; initiate process improvements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Become fully trained to serve as backup for the AP Manager.

In the first year

• Assume full ownership of the year-end close process.
• Lead preparation of financial statements, Uniform Guidance schedules, and Form 990 filings.
• Coordinate interim and year-end audits and other regulatory filings, including 1099 reporting.
• Become fully trained to serve as backup to the Controller.

Requirements

• Valid Certified Professional Accountant license.
• Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop accounting teams in a nonprofit environment.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP for nonprofits (ASC 958), contribution and grant accounting, and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Experience preparing and supporting financial statements and Form 990 filings.
• Extensive experience utilizing nonprofit accounting and CRM systems.
• Audit coordination experience, including preparation of schedules and auditor communication.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and flux analyses.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and practical problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity and deadlines.
• High integrity, discretion, and alignment with organizational mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Accounting/CRM system implementation experience.
• Fluency in languages spoken in one or more core locations, including India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, and Colombia, in addition to English.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range: $132,314 to $145,400 USD.
• Benefits are available; details provided during the application process.

Location

Remote in CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, TN, TX, VA, and WA.

Job Details

• Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Finance and Accounting
• Reports to: Senior Director, Controller
• Number of direct reports: 3
• Travel required: None

Recruitment Process

• Virtual interview with People and Talent (1 hour)
• Competency exercise
• Virtual interview with Hiring Manager (1.5 hour)
• Virtual panel interview with internal stakeholders (1 hour)
• Virtual interview with Chief Financial Officer (30 minutes)
• Offer
• Background checks and onboarding