Controller

Plan USA•Washington, DC

19h•$101,291 - $160,000

About The Position

Plan International USA is seeking a Controller (Finance, Compliance & Systems) to lead the organization's accounting function while advancing financial systems, compliance, and reporting capabilities. This role combines traditional controller responsibilities—financial close, audit, payroll, and internal controls—with leadership over key finance systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (GL), Power BI, and Ramp (AP/expense management). The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring audit readiness, federal compliance (including NICRA), and strong financial stewardship, while also modernizing reporting and data capabilities to support enterprise decision-making. The Controller is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting, restricted funds, fund accounting, and donor-designated fund management, required
Strong command of technical accounting, compliance, and audit readiness
Ability to operate at the intersection of finance, systems, and data
Hands-on leader with a balance of execution, process improvement, and team development
High attention to detail and commitment to audit-ready documentation
Strong communication and partnership skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or equivalent nonprofit finance leadership experience
Experience leading audits, financial reporting, regulatory filings, and internal control processes, required

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred
Experience with federal grant compliance, NICRA / indirect cost rate development, and applicable US Government grant and contract regulations, preferred
Experience with finance systems and reporting tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Salesforce, Ramp, ADP, and data modeling, preferred
Experience working in a federated organizational structure, preferred

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Provide oversight of accounts payable, expense management, and cash operations
Banking and merchant account set-up, reconciliations and related
Ensure proper accounting and monitoring of restricted and designated funds, endowments, and net assets
Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as primary external auditor contact
Oversee all audit-related processes, including financial statement audits, pension / 401(k) audits, workers compensation audits, and other regulatory or compliance audits and filings as applicable
Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules
Oversee preparation and review of Form 990 and other regulatory filings
Ensure completion of IRS Forms W-2, 1099, 1095, and Form 5500
Ensure adherence to federal grant compliance requirements (2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance)
Lead development, submission, and monitoring of the organization's Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
Responsible for calculation and management of indirect cost rates
Ensure compliance with federal cost principles and cost allocation methodologies
Partner with Grants & Contracts teams to ensure allowability and proper cost treatment
Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate internal controls
Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of payroll, benefits, and related liabilities
Oversee expense management and procurement processes
Oversee designated fund management, including tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of donor-designated funding
Serve as system owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (GL), ensuring data integrity, chart of accounts structure, and operational effectiveness
Oversee Ramp (AP/expense platform), including workflows, approvals, and controls
Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, integrations, and automation
Partner with IT and external vendors on system enhancements and implementations
Lead development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards, datasets and financial reporting frameworks
Ensure alignment and integration between financial systems, Salesforce/revenue data, and reporting outputs
Deliver timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial reporting to leadership
Establish and enforce data governance and reporting consistency across finance
Assist the CFO in development of the annual organizational budget process
Collaborate with budget owners and assist with budget questions
Budget to actual reporting and analysis
Supervise and develop a high-performing accounting and finance operations team
Provide guidance on technical accounting, IRS, compliance, and financial operations
Develop and lead staff trainings on finance related policies and processes
Serve as a key partner to grants, development, and operations teams
Support financial research as related to donor accounts including refunds
Serves as a technical resource to USNO and Country Offices in interpreting donor rules and regulations
Support CFO on strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and organizational transformation