Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living‑wage employment, and affordable housing.

We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

SOME is seeking a full‑time Controller to support our Finance department.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $ to $ and may be commensurate with experience.

Position

Description:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal policies, and established financial controls. This position leads the implementation and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls, mitigate organizational risk, and promote financial accuracy and accountability.

The Controller is expected to remain current on new accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, proper treatment of new revenue sources, and other compliance‑related developments that may impact the organization. This role manages the coordination and submission of annual financial audits and ensures that financial records, reports, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and produced in a timely manner.

The Controller is also responsible for coordinating the month‑end close process, analyzing organizational financial activity, and ensuring that payments, disbursements, and related transactions are processed accurately and timely. This position maintains financial systems and partners with staff and leadership to ensure financial processes, systems, and reporting structures support organizational goals.

Serving as a key liaison for the Finance team, the Controller supports cross‑departmental collaboration, financial reporting needs, and the continuous improvement of financial operations.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
Hybrid schedule. Work up to 3 days per week onsite.

Required: Bachelor's Degree; 8–10 years Finance and Accounting Experience; previous supervisory experience, non‑profit Finance experience.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; 10+ years of Finance and Accounting experience; previous management experience; non‑profit and for‑profit finance experience.

Required License/Certification: CPA license

• In‑depth knowledge of Accounting and Finance
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of restricted and unrestricted fund levels
• Knowledge of current accounting and reporting software used in the finance department
• Knowledge of grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, foundation, and individual grants.
• Customer Service skills
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate
• Time management
• Management and supervisory skills
• Able to multitask and be productive despite competing priorities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Finance function
• Oversee SOME budget development and…