Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

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Full Time Salaried 8810-Clerical Oglethorpe Street, Washington, DC, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary: $90,000.00 Annually

About the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)

For more than 150 years, the Humane Rescue Alliance has championed the protection of animals, support for people, and service to the community. With campuses in the District of Columbia and New Jersey, along with the nation’s leading pet transport initiative, it stands as the largest and most comprehensive animal services provider in the region. Each year, HRA transforms the lives of tens of thousands of animals through rescue and adoption, humane protection, access to medical care, innovative community programs, and legislative leadership.

Its broad reach and deep expertise enable HRA to reimagine traditional sheltering and address the most complex challenges facing animals and the people who love them.

The Controller is a key management position within the Humane Rescue Alliance’s (HRA) Finance and Accounting team, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization's daily financial operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Controller manages the accounting operations of the Finance department, maintains strong internal controls, and enforces compliance with nonprofit GAAP standards. This role provides operational supervision and leadership to the Finance staff, driving team performance and accurate execution.

This position works collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Staff Management & Accounting Administration

• Directly supervise and foster the professional growth of the Staff Accountant, Payroll Accountant, and Accounting Clerk, providing clear daily direction and ensuring team goals are met.
• Manage and optimize internal accounting workflows and transactional processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal processes.
• Ensure daily operational excellence across all accounting functions while maintaining adherence to established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor and track accounting department performance metrics, including transactional accuracy, processing timelines, and month-end close deadlines.
• Support the Director of Finance during the annual budgeting process by preparing templates, compiling historical financial data, and analyzing trends.

Accounting Operations & Oversight

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of all reporting requirements.
• Review and approve all journal entries, adjustments, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations prepared by the Staff Accountant.
• Prepare monthly revenue reports, account analyses, and budget-to-actual variance schedules for the Director of Finance's review.

Payroll & Benefits Oversight

• Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process executed by the Payroll Accountant, ensuring complete accuracy, regulatory compliance, and proper system verification.
• Review and verify appropriate financial allocations and distributions for employee retirement plan accounts and benefits.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Oversee the accounts payable infrastructure (), ensuring proper workflows, appropriate coding, and internal control compliance for vendor payments managed by the Accounting Clerk.
• Oversee accounts receivable tracking and donation recording executed by the Staff Accountant to ensure accurate posting in the general ledger.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports, flag collectability concerns for discussion with the Director of Finance, and support follow-up efforts related to outstanding receivables as assigned.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for billing discrepancies, policy issues, or collection concerns flagged by accounting staff.

Annual Audit & Compliance

• Manage the daily operational preparation for the annual fiscal audit, serving as a…