Controller

Generation Hope•Washington, DC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller at Generation Hope manages all day-to-day finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting functions. Operating within a scaling organization with a budget of 9 million, this role translates transactional bookkeeping into high-quality, decision-useful financial reports. The Controller plays a key role in safeguarding the assets that support teen parents in college, their children, and systemic higher education policy reform. This leader ensures complete alignment with GAAP, complex grant regulations, and Generation Hope's core institutional commitments to equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
7+ years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 3 years inside a growing nonprofit organization managing a multi-million dollar budget.
Deep familiarity with GAAP, nonprofit fund tracking, and multi-state employment compliance.
Experience with systems like QuickBooks, Bill.com, or specialized nonprofit accounting platforms.

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate credit cards, and multi-state payroll administration.
Lead a rapid and precise month-end closing process, generating financial statements for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Monitor organization-wide cash flow projections, optimizing working capital to support direct scholar tuition assistance, child care support, and national expansion programs.
Track and allocate restricted and unrestricted revenue streams from a diverse portfolio of institutional, corporate, and philanthropic foundations.
Partner with the Advancement team to draft precise financial components for grant proposals, allocations, and compliance reporting.
Direct the planning and execution of the annual independent financial audit.
Manage the preparation of IRS Form 990 filings and state registrations across operating regions.
Partner with program managers, early childhood leads, and advancement teams to translate operational needs into accurate annual line-item budgets and variance reports.
Evaluate, scale, and continuous improve accounting enterprise systems (e.g., QuickBooks or mid-tier nonprofit ERP systems) to accommodate multi-site tracking.
Build a supportive internal culture. Mentor non-financial team members on financial literacy, ensuring policies are clear, accessible, and inclusive.
Manage and evaluate external financial partnerships, including directing the workflow of the outsourced accounting team and serving as the primary point of contact for external audit partners.