Controller; Non Profit

Controller (Non Profit)

WEConnect International Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About WEConnect International

WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses succeed in local and global markets by connecting them with major corporations and institutions committed to inclusive sourcing.

Our members include multinational corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies—such as global companies, development banks, and public sector organizations that collectively represent more than $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Through their engagement with WEConnect International, these organizations expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while strengthening global supply chains.

About the role

WEConnect Internationalseeksa strategic, hands-on Controller to lead the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization’s financial and administrative operations. The Controller oversees accounting, monthly financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, audit readiness, grant and contract compliance, procurement controls, cash management, insurance administration, human resources administration, and the month-end and year-end close processes. The role serves as the primary finance liaison to the Board Audit Committee and partners closely with the other departments and senior leadership to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights while ensuring compliance with U.S. nonprofit accounting requirements, donor restrictions, government awards, contracts, insurance requirements, employment-related obligations, and organizational policies.

• Own the general ledger and ensure complete,accurate, andtimelyrecording of financial activityin accordance withU.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred revenue, restricted net assets, and payroll allocations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, cash flow information, forecasts, and management reports for the CEO, and Board-related reporting.
• Ensure revenue and expenses are accurately coded by program, funding source, geography, and functional classification.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls that safeguard assets, support segregation of duties, and promote consistent documentation and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, government awards, contracts, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend practical corrective actions, process changes, or policy updates.
• Maintain audit-ready records and lead preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit, Uniform Guidance audit when applicable, and Form 990 process.

• Oversee cash position, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and cash disbursements.
• Review vendor payments, employee reimbursements,purchasing activity, and supporting documentation for accuracy, authorization, and policy compliance.
• Oversee payroll accounting, allocations,accrued liabilities, and reconciliation of payroll-related entries.
• Provide responsive financial guidance to staff, vendors, funders, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Support development of the annual operating budget, program budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Monitor grant and contract financial performance, including restricted funding, allowable costs, indirect cost treatment, invoicing, reporting, and closeout requirements.
• Provide leadership with concise analysis of variances, trends, liquidity, and emerging financial issues.
• Partner with program and regional leaders to improve financial understanding, accountability, and planning.

• Oversee financial aspects of the procure-to-pay lifecycle, including requisitions, approvals, vendor setup, contracting coordination, invoicing, and payment controls.
• Maintain reliable financial workflows and documentation across Quick Books Online, Zip, SharePoint, and related systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, visibility, speed, and control without…