Accounting - Assistant Controller

JSSA is a health and social wellness agency supporting neighbors in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. Our work is built on a commitment to healing our corner of the world.

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing accounting department. This key role reports to our Controller and ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains internal controls, and supports audits, month-end close, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the accounting team to ensure reconciliations are correct and entries are accurate
• Analyze revenue and expense actual vs. budget variances; make corrections and recommendations as needed
• Review grants and contract billings each month prepared by other staff
• Analyze and true up grant and contract expenses in the general ledger
• Manage staff salary allocations and review payroll general ledger entry for accuracy
• Actively participate in the agency’s annual budget preparation by meeting with Directors, developing calculations, and analyzing expenses
• Prepare month-end management reports
• Prepare cost rates for fringe benefits and overhead
• Prepare JSSA homecare cost analysis
• Assist the accounting team with year-end close and audit preparation
• Provide training as needed regarding finance-related policies
• Supervise grants finance management staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA strongly preferred but not required
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience and 5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP)
• Strong understanding of grant and contract reporting as well as Federal Single Audit requirements
• Exceptional knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel, with an aptitude to learn new software with ease
• Experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, Dayforce, and Bill.com is beneficial but not required

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems
• Effective communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Ethical judgment and commitment to accuracy and transparency
• Self-motivated with a high level of flexibility and a strong work ethic

Pay

$125,000 per year

Schedule

Begins with 5 days working from the office and may transition to a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office over time.