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Advancing psychology to benefit society and improve lives
Assistant Controller
Location
District Of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District Of Columbia | Washington
Posted
71 days ago
Salary
$131K - $204K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Assistant Controller
American Psychological Association
• Overseeing cash flow, general ledger activity, and financial reporting for APA • Managing audits, tax filings, and financial statements across multiple entities • Supervising staff accountants and overseeing a contracted accounting service provider • Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end general ledger closures for APA • Plans, assigns, reviews, and approves work of staff accountants • Interacting with bank representatives, vendors, and service providers • Ensuring proper internal controls and compliance with debt covenants • Responsible for APA consolidated financial statements and tax return preparation
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's in accounting or Finance with accounting concentration
- CPA required
- 12+ years of accounting experience including general ledger management and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of nonprofit financial operations and compliance
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
- Proven experience supervising or mentoring a small accounting team
- Excellent Excel skills and ability to design and maintain accounting reports using Jet Reporting
- Proficiency in accounting software and technology systems integration
Benefits
- Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
- 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Outpatient mental health benefit
- Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
- Family/Medical Leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
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