Controller, Accounting and Financial Operations

Job overview

The Controller, Accounting and Financial Operations role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with regular in-office presence on designated days. Compensation is $125,000 per year. First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that works to remove barriers to quality education for children in need through books, educational resources, and programs. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the controller leads accounting operations and the accounting team, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and scalable financial systems. The role also provides forward-looking analysis and decision support to organizational and program leaders.

What you'll do

• Lead general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue recognition
• own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting
• partner on budgets, forecasts, financial models, and operating plans
• conduct variance analysis and develop financial metrics
• strengthen internal controls
• monitor financial, tax, regulatory, and contractual compliance
• lead annual financial statement audits and coordinate tax advisors
• oversee accounting systems, automation, cash management, banking, and liquidity planning
• supervise and develop the accounting team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

controller

accounting

financial operations

hybrid

washington dc

first book

nonprofit

cpa

u.s. gaap

financial reporting

budgeting and forecasting

$125k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental insurance, life and AD&D coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) match, and a Washington, DC parking stipend.

Why this role

Active CPA license required; hybrid role with regular in-office presence on designated days; nonprofit accounting and U.S. GAAP expertise required.

About the employer

First Book is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.