Highlights
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller role oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, grants compliance, internal controls, cash management, audits and financial systems while leading a collaborative accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nonprofit Controller who enjoys both strategic and hands on work and wants to contribute to an organization focused on strengthening democracy, international cooperation and transatlantic relations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $140,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Controller - Mission Driven Organization with Global Impact
Full Time - Hybrid - Washington, DC
Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting operations of a highly respected, mission driven international organization. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller role oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, grants compliance, internal controls, cash management, audits and financial systems while leading a collaborative accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nonprofit Controller who enjoys both strategic and hands on work and wants to contribute to an organization focused on strengthening democracy, international cooperation and transatlantic relations.
Salary - $140,000 - $160,000
Why This Controller Role Stands Out
- Mission driven organization with global impact
- Highly visible leadership role
- Hybrid work schedule
- Excellent benefits
- Ability to drive process improvements and strengthen financial operations
Responsibilities of the Controller
- Lead all accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Ledger
- Oversee monthly, quarterly and year end close process
- Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses and management reports
- Ensure compliance with GAAP donor requirements, grant agreements and federal regulations
Qualifications for the Controller
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 8+ years' progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years' management experience
- Significant nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
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