Randstad USA

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Are you an executive accounting leader with a track record of driving operational excellence and financial integrity? A high-impact, mission-driven organization generating over $50 million in annual revenue is seeking a Senior Director, Controller to serve as its principal accounting officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a team of 8–12 financial professionals and oversee all core accounting operations across U.S. and Canadian entities. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will champion system automations, shorten close cycles, maintain flawless audit standards, and partner with executive stakeholders and the Board of Directors to secure long-term fiscal health. If you hold an active CPA, bring 10+ years of progressive accounting experience (a minimum of 5 years within a complex org with revenue exceeding $50million), and thrive when optimizing complex financial workflows, we invite you to apply and guide our client’s next phase of growth. (Character Count: ~920 characters) Core Duties & Responsibilities • Financial Accounting & Operational Oversight: Direct all U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting operations, including a target 7-day monthly close. Oversee general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex revenue recognition across grants, contracts, subscriptions, and services. • Transaction Processing & Strategy: Lead accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense reimbursements. Define SLAs, implement cash management strategies, and drive workflow automation across order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes. • Audit, Tax & Compliance: Serve as primary liaison for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and U.S./Canadian federal, state, and provincial tax filings (including Form 990). Maintain internal controls, manage grant compliance, and respond to audit findings. • Executive Reporting & Strategic Partnership: Prepare clear financial analysis and reporting for the CFO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors. Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, IT, and Legal to align operational execution with long-term fiscal goals. • Systems Optimization & Governance: Lead ERP and financial platform enhancements, champions data governance, eliminate manual processes, and evaluate cost-effective technology to scale financial operations. • Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and retain a team of 8–12 accounting staff. Foster a collaborative environment focused on performance, continuous improvement, clear career paths, and formal/informal coaching. Once monthly in office days are expected, office location is Herndon VA. You must live in one of the following states to be considered: CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WV, and DC