Controller

Bezos Earth Fund•Washington, DC

9d•$205,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller manages financial accounting and reporting, financial systems, internal controls, tax compliance, and financial compliance, with an emphasis on continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of related processes and systems. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), the Controller advises senior leadership on matters that advance compliance and financial stewardship. This hands-on role combines management and leadership with day-to-day operational execution. The Controller leads forward-looking financial planning and daily accounting functions in alignment with the organization’s mission, goals, and budget. The position is based in Washington, DC, and may require travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, MBA, or relevant advanced degree; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
10 years of managerial experience at strategic and tactical levels in financial management in the nonprofit or for-profit sector.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical skills using advanced Excel techniques.
Excellent organizational, communication, and management skills; oral and written fluency in English is required.
High ethical standards and a strong sense of fiduciary duty, discretion, integrity, and judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and to building and managing a nimble, collegial, collaborative team.
Ability to take initiative, produce results, solve problems, and work effectively across the institution while leading a team.
Ability to delegate, supervise, and meet deadlines.
Proactive, creative, flexible, responsive, hands-on strategic thinking and vigilant attention to detail.
Exceptional time management, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Flexibility to respond to periods of high pressure.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPA is desired.
Experience in philanthropy and/or nonprofits is strongly preferred.
Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with the DFO to design, develop, and implement financial strategies, systems, policies, and procedures that support financial control, compliance, and the organization’s programmatic and strategic goals.
Lead multi-year and annual budgeting, working with departments to develop budgets, consolidate expenditure projections, and create cash flow projections.
Evaluate cash flow needs for grantmaking and operations; develop financial models and solutions for responsible financial goals and projections.
Direct accounting operations and activities to maintain an accurate, efficient financial system in accordance with professional accounting practices and governmental regulations.
Maintain the general ledger, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor files, and fixed asset inventory.
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring balance sheet entries are reconciled, reviewed, and supported by appropriate documentation.
Support treasury functions, including banking, cash management, and forecasting.
Own the end-to-end contracts and statements of work (SOW) review process, coordinating with staff, vendors, consultants, and Legal to ensure compliance with Bezos Earth Fund guidelines and track spending against contract terms.
Train, develop, and mentor the finance team, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure appropriate internal controls and procedures are in place, followed, and compliant with generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards of key metrics, and cash flow analyses and projections.
Lead and coordinate submission of tax returns and regulatory filings.
Support monitoring of the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.