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Controller

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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    June 2, 2025
    Education:
    Other Education Requirement
    Experience Level:
    Director
    Salary:
    At least USD $145,000 / year
    Base plus Annual bonus
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Economic Development, Philanthropy

    Description

    Controller

    Job Description

    The Opportunity

    The Controller will report directly to the CFO and will be responsible for the direct supervision of all accounting and financial functions of the organization. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly close process, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and management of the audit and tax process. The Controller will ensure that Good360 has the systems, controls and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and flawless audits. The Controller will work closely with program leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations. This individual is a key member of the leadership team and will actively participate in the management and strategy of the business.

    How Good360 is Closing the Need Gap

    As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, Good360’s mission is to close the need gap by partnering with more than 400 socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through our network of more than 100,000 diverse nonprofits that support people in need. Good360 is the link between organizations with so much to give and communities in critical need, closing that gap and opening new opportunities for all. Since 1983, Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in needed goods, including more than $3 billion in goods in 2024 alone. Good360 has been named the #2 charity on the Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities for 2023 and 2024 and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating. The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington, DC metro area (by the Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times).

    Essential Job Functions:

      • Subject matter expert in Accounting and Finance. Oversee all aspects of the AP, AR, PR functions.
      • Serve as a strong business partner, providing financial insight, guidance and assistance to the CEO and department leaders.
      • Prepare, provide analysis, and approve all financial statements in a timely manner for all constituents (internal management, Board of Directors, lenders, and auditors). These include, but are not limited to, the income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. Ensure Good360’s internal accounting and administrative controls adhere to Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), as well as Good360 internal policies and procedures.
      • Oversee the preparation of financial reporting materials and metrics. Prepare financial analyses as needed to facilitate business decision-making. Work with others to gather information for analysis and gain understanding of business issues.
      • Manage and develop accounting staff.
      • Coordinate all audit and tax activities.

    Strategy

      • Partners with the CFO on operational and strategic issues as they arise provide strategic recommendations to the CFO.
    • Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
    • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
    • Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

    Controller

    Job Description

    The Opportunity

    The Controller will report directly to the CFO and will be responsible for the direct supervision of all accounting and financial functions of the organization. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly close process, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and management of the audit and tax process. The Controller will ensure that Good360 has the systems, controls and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and flawless audits. The Controller will work closely with program leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations. This individual is a key member of the leadership team and will actively participate in the management and strategy of the business.

    How Good360 is Closing the Need Gap

    As the global leader in product…

    Benefits

    Benefits

    Our team is Good360’s greatest asset. We recognize that our team members contribute valuable skills, knowledge, experience, and passion that is critical to the pursuit of our mission and our progress toward closing the need gap. That is why we offer our team members numerous perks and benefits, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage programs (including competitive deductible and reimbursement policy)
    • Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage 100% employer sponsored.
    • 403B plan with matching
    • Generous and flexible paid time off policy
    • Two weeks paid parental leave policy
    • Hybrid work environment

    Benefits

    Our team is Good360’s greatest asset. We recognize that our team members contribute valuable skills, knowledge, experience, and passion that is critical to the pursuit of our mission and our progress toward closing the need gap. That is why we offer our team members numerous perks and benefits, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage programs (including competitive deductible and reimbursement policy)
    • Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage 100% employer sponsored.
    • 403B plan with matching
    • Generous and flexible paid time off policy
    • Two weeks paid parental leave policy
    • Hybrid work environment

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Alexandria, VA
    Associated Location
    625 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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    Instructions:

    Qualifications:

      • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA required.
      • 7-10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership experience.
      • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
      • Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
      • Experience with NetSuite preferred.
      • Experience in a fast-paced environment.
      • Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and guiding investment in people and systems.
    • Technologically savvy. Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce would be a plus.
    • Good people skills, with experience, collaborating in a team environment and the ability to identify the current and future needs of the Accounting/Finance team. Ability to develop the strengths of the current finance team members.

    Application Process:

    Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and relevant portfolio materials through Good360 website career page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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