Controller

The Recycling Partnership

Controller responsible for leading accounting operations and improving processes at The Recycling Partnership. Ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting within nonprofit context.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
Spearhead the optimization of the month-end close process, with a primary strategic objective of reducing the current 13-15 business day close cycle down to a standard best-practice timeline.
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including the Statement of Functional Expenses.
Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper accounting and release of Net Assets with Donor Restrictions and Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions.
Review vendor payments and financial transactions for accuracy and policy compliance.
Lead the annual financial audit and act as the primary owner of the IRS Form 990 process, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, proactively tracking the remediation of any control deficiencies identified in the auditor's Management Letter.
Design and develop SOPs to ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and applicable regulations.
Lead, develop, and support the accounting team through coaching, accountability, and professional growth.
Partner with senior leadership on cross-functional initiatives and organizational priorities.
Partner with the FP&A function by providing a "single source of truth" and the clean historical actuals required for predictive modeling and variance analysis.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
Review funding agreements to ensure proper revenue recognition and compliance.
Monitor restricted fund balances and support accurate grant reporting.
Maintain and improve accounting systems (Sage Intacct/Sage 100 ERP), leveraging automation to eliminate manual bottlenecks in the consolidation and close processes.
Partner with the FP&A function to support the implementation and ongoing management of Datarails. Ensure seamless data integration between the ERP and Datarails to automatically sync accounting actuals, continuously supplying the FP&A team with the clean, structured historical data necessary for agile forecasting and scenario modeling.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and reporting capabilities.
Oversee insurance coverage and renewals to support organizational risk management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA required.
10+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting or finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting requirements, including grants, restricted funds, ASC 958, and IRS Form 990 compliance.
Demonstrated experience leading day-to-day accounting operations, treasury, financial reporting, and monthly close, including operational process improvement, specifically in accelerating month end close timelines and establishing robust audit-readiness frameworks.
Experience working in complex, fast-paced, and evolving organizations with the ability to balance accuracy, compliance, and operational agility.
Advanced proficiency with Sage Intacct financial system.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills within high-performing accounting teams.
High integrity, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a mission-driven, collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance Options (with 75% employer paid premiums)
Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employer paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance
11 Paid Holidays
4 Weeks of Mandatory Vacation per year (office closures)
Flexible Vacation and Sick Leave
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
529 Education Savings Plan
Cell Phone & Internet Stipend - $100/month
Annual remote work stipend - $1000 for your first year, $500 each year after supporting your home office setup
Work/Life Integration – we don’t just say it, we actually mean it
Flexible Schedules
Career Growth
Learning & Development Opportunities
Partnership Days and so much more…

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablefinancial statementsGAAPfinancial auditSOPsfinancial reportingmonth-end closegrant reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentattention to detailintegritycollaborative mindsetoperational agilityprocess improvementaccountabilityhigh-performing team culture

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA