Assistant Controller; Temp-to-Perm — Nonprofit

Location:

Montgomery County, Maryland (On-Site)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent

Compensation:
Approximately $120,000 annually, depending on experience

Our nonprofit client in Montgomery County, MD, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a full-time, on-site, temp-to-perm opportunity. This hands‑on leadership role supports the Controller and finance team in maintaining strong financial operations, compliance, reporting accuracy, and internal controls across the organization.

This position plays a key role in budgeting, audit and Form 990 preparation, monthly close, grants compliance, and financial reporting. The Assistant Controller also partners with program leaders and serves as a backup across core accounting functions.

• Support annual budgeting process and budget uploads in Sage Intacct
• Assist with monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules
• Help lead year‑end close, audit preparation, and auditor support
• Support Form 990 and required government and charity filings
• Review AP, payroll, and key transactions for accuracy and compliance
• Oversee reconciliations and documentation prepared by finance and grants staff
• Maintain and improve internal controls and finance procedures
• Develop and enhance reports and dashboards in Sage Intacct
• Serve as backup for payroll, AP, AR, billing, and reconciliations
  
  Supervise and mentor junior finance staff
• Partner with program managers to review monthly financial results

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Government grants accounting and compliance experience
• Supervisory experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Strong US GAAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups or similar)
• Hands‑on Sage Intacct expertise
• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with process improvement initiatives
• Experience with Ramp or similar AP automation tools

For immediate consideration, please submit your current resume and desired hourly compensation rate. Only candidates who meet the required qualifications will be contacted.