Senior Director, Controller

Summary

Join Winrock International as a Senior Director, Controller and oversee all financial reporting, compliance, accounting, and treasury operations. Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, FAR, and OMB Uniform Guidance. Supervise a team of accounting professionals and maintain internal controls. This remote position, based in the contiguous U.S. (preferably DC metro area), requires managing financial close processes, preparing financial statements, overseeing general ledger functions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with the CFOO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Lead special finance initiatives and support proposal pricing and donor reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management
• At least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience working with U.S. government contracts and grants
• Deep understanding of GAAP, FAR, and Uniform Guidance
• Experience with implementing/managing accounting software
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse cultures, demonstrating cultural sensitivity
• Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and prioritize on a day-to-day basis to resolve issues associated with a demanding international organization
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Supervisory experience of professional financial employees is required
• Ability to lead a diverse team, train, and promote teamwork

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and financial reports for management, auditors, donors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee all general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset functions
• Oversee banking relationships and supervise all treasury activities, including managing the letter of credit for government-funded projects and donor-funded projects
• Manage investment accounting includes endowment activity, restricted asset schedules, and relationships with investment managers, custodians, and fund managers
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), donor, and other applicable regulations
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and ensure updates related to accounting standards and other requirements to ensure compliance
• Serve as lead liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit and the preparation of the Single Audit, IRS annual reporting, and related schedules
• Monitor and implement internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
• Oversee indirect cost rate development and submission (NICRA), including provisional, final, and audit rate processes
• Manage pools and allocations in Costpoint
• Partner with project teams to ensure correct application of cost principles and billing practices
• Manage accounting system (Deltek Costpoint) and recommend enhancements to support scalability, compliance, and efficiency
• Lead or support ERP implementations, integrations, or upgrades as needed
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting professional development and high performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with CFOO and executive team on budget development, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Support proposal pricing, cost analysis, and donor reporting requirements
• Lead special finance initiatives as directed by the Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Previous experience as a controller is desired
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred

Benefits

10% annual contribution to your 403b