Financial Controller

As an integral member of a small team, the Financial Controller directs daily accounting operations and produces financial deliverables while ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The ideal candidate is hands-on, embraces challenges, and works well in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Partner with the CFO to develop long-term financial models, annual budgets, and forecasting.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee day-to-day accounting, perform month-end close, and deliver financial reports.
• Audit, Compliance & Insurance: Assist in preparation for annual audits, the filing of IRS Form 990, monitor risk and insurances.
• Restricted Funds: Track, manage, and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring deliverables meet donor requirements.
• Team Leadership: Act as a translator of financial concepts to non-financial staff, providing guidance and managing projects to meet team deadlines.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 7 to 10 years of progressive financial experience, nonprofit fund experience a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Sage Intacct, prior use of CRM databases
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a deep commitment to our organization’s mission

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises and provides guidance to assigned staff.

Other Details

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting to 25 pounds as necessary.
3. The work environment varies by temperature and conditions throughout the facility. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
4. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and tasks, which may change and evolve to meet the needs of the department and organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.
5. Marine Corps Association is an “at-will” employer. This means your employment may be terminated at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. Likewise, we respect your right to leave the Association at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.