Controller

Association for Financial Professionals•Bethesda, MD

18d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Controller oversees AFP’s accounting operations, financial reporting, systems, controls, and treasury activities. The role leads monthly and annual close processes and produces accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements and board-ready financial packages. It oversees the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, cash management, expense reimbursement, and accounting activities in AFP’s Association Management System. The Controller also governs Sage Intacct and the integrity of AFP’s financial systems, including its chart of accounts, dimensions, integrations, and reporting. Working closely with the CFO, Sales, program owners, IT, and other teams, the Controller supports budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, financial analysis, accurate transaction recording, and improvements to financial systems and processes. The position leads the annual financial statement audit, supports the CFO’s work with the Board’s Audit and Finance Committees, and oversees compliance with applicable tax requirements. It maintains and strengthens internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures, and leads and develops the Senior Accountant and Accounting Coordinator while providing hands-on accounting support as needed. AFP describes itself as a collaborative, entrepreneurial organization focused on growth, innovation, and courageous leadership. It offers a collegial, casual work environment, career growth, flexible schedules, and a benefits plan that includes leave, health insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match. The job description notes that responsibilities may evolve and that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Significant accounting and financial management experience, with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes and producing accurate, high-quality financial statements.
Understanding of the full accounting cycle and experience overseeing core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, treasury, and cash management.
Experience leading annual financial statement audits and working directly with external auditors.
High proficiency with financial systems and understanding of how systems, integrations, and data affect accounting operations and reporting.
Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to see the big picture and work through details.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including identifying process improvements, strengthening controls, and using technology and automation to increase efficiency.
People leadership skills, including coaching, developing, and supporting a high-performing team.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently while collaborating across teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation.
Association or nonprofit accounting experience.
Experience with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly and annual close processes and prepare accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements and board-ready financial packages.
Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, cash management, and expense reimbursement.
Govern Sage Intacct and oversee the integrity of financial systems, chart of accounts, dimensions, integrations, and reporting.
Oversee accounting activities in AFP’s Association Management System, including invoicing, transaction processing, product setup, revenue recognition, and integration with Sage Intacct.
Partner with Sales, program owners, and other teams to ensure contracts, invoicing, revenue, and financial transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately recognized.
Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and provide insights to the CFO and senior leadership.
Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis for strategic and operational decisions.
Oversee banking and treasury activities, cash management, liquidity, controls, and safeguards over financial assets.
Lead the annual financial statement audit and oversee compliance with applicable federal, state, international, and sales and use tax requirements.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
Partner with IT and other teams to improve financial systems and integrations and identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes.
Support the CFO in working with the Board’s Audit and Finance Committees.
Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Accountant and Accounting Coordinator.
Provide hands-on support across accounting functions as needed to ensure continuity of critical financial operations.
Perform other related duties as business needs evolve.