Head Financial Officer (Controller)

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a 501(c)(3) lineage-based membership organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American History, and securing America's future through better education for children, seeks an experienced financial professional to serve as our Head Financial Officer.

The Head Financial Officer is an essential role that manages all financial operations, from setting and enforcing accounting policies, to overseeing financial infrastructure and preparing the annual audit.

This position reports to the Executive Director, but will also liaise with executive and committee leadership regarding organizational strategy and financial planning.

The ideal candidate is a financial strategist with a strong compliance background, a collaborative leader, and a creative problem solver.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts for the Society's transactions in accordance with GAAP; and directs the development and implementation of accounting methods and procedures in accordance with these principles.
• Manages financial risk across the organization by fostering collaboration, documentation, and strong accountability.
• Oversees the processing of member donations and ensuring reporting obligations are met.
• Recommends Society budgets to executive leadership and collaborates with Department Heads to manage budget changes and expectations.
• Prepares and oversees the organization's GAAP financial statements and other regulatory reporting such as the Form 990, 990-T, and D-20.
• Manages a team of five accounting professionals and oversees day-to-day activities.
• Manages annual external audit process to ensure completion of accurate schedules and other information requested by auditors.
• Manages the banking and investment relationships for the Society, including cash management and investment transactions.
• Oversees and implements systems related to payroll and benefit payments, procurement, travel expenses, and company-wide policies.
• Review and implements new accounting software systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or other related degree, is required.
• Active CPA is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of total combined experience in a Controller role, preferably with at least 3 - 5 years in a non-profit or association organization setting and prior management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP/FASB requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise managing financial strategy and operations, including providing short-term and long-term forecasts, managing cash flow, and overseeing internal controls.
• Knowledge of all non-profit tax and accounting rules and regulations.
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills, especially at the senior or executive level, including the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly with Excel) and accounting systems.
• Strong project management and tracking skills with excellent follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, demonstrate flexibility, adapt to changing priorities, and ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of local and federal payroll compliance laws is preferred.

Benefits:

• Hiring annual salary range will be between $185,000 and $200,000. The exact compensation within the stated salary range may vary based on skills, experience.
• This position can be considered for hybrid remote work-after onboarding.
• We offer both annual and sick leave, up to 12 days of each, for your first year of employment. Annual leave will increase on specific employment milestones.
• We observe 12 federal holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D and Long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care).
• HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Free tickets to Constitution Hall events.

To be considered, please submit your most current resume and a cover letter stating your interest in the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The DAR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.