JOB DESCRIPTION:
Controller & Head of Compliance
THE ORGANIZATION:
Started in 2012, Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) creates equitable healing and dignified experiences for survivors of crime by providing free, trauma-informed advocacy, therapeutic, and legal services in conjunction with strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and education to transform existing responses to harm. We are a growing DC nonprofit organization with a team of passionate and dedicated staff. NVRDC believes in fostering strong relationships with other DC providers in the hopes that the victim recovery process will be seamless and complete.
THE CONTROLLER & HEAD OF COMPLIANCE POSITION:
NVRDC seeks a Controller & Head of Compliance. This individual will be resourceful, highly organized, a team player, a critical and analytical thinker, self-reflective and self-aware, and open to growth and learning. This individual must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA certification) with experience in managing nonprofit accounting and reporting, a documented record leading or performing audits, developing annual budgets, controller experience or at least 3 years in an assistant controller role. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience overseeing operational compliance with payroll, benefits, and nonprofit regulatory requirements and familiarity with government grants. This individual will be well organized, highly proficient in software technology, able to troubleshoot, and have excellent follow-through on tasks. We are looking for a candidate with keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation and a desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
This position will report to NVRDC’s Deputy Director and be expected to oversee NVRDC’s finance and operations functions including management of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while ensuring org-wide compliance with operations requirements. This position will also support the Executive Director in presentations to NVRDC’s Board of Directors Audit Committee. The best suited candidate will have experience with high-level accounting and financial analysis for nonprofits.
The individual will be committed to working with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, educational, and vocational backgrounds to demonstrate NVRDC’s dedication to social justice and access to justice for all victims of crime in DC.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), FLSA exempt, at-will position with an annual compensation range of $90,000-$130,000 contingent upon experience and preferred qualifications. NVRDC offers a competitive benefits package for paid time off, contribution for the cost of health care coverage, company paid basic life insurance policy, paid federal holidays, retirement plan options with a 3% match and vesting after one year, coverage of licensing costs, and support for required CPEs.
POSITION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Controller & Head of Compliance provides leadership and direction, in conjunction with NVRDC leadership, to advance the strategic vision, deepen the financial strength and sustainability, and to ensure that NVRDC’s organizational health allows NVRDC to maintain a high profile for excellence in the victim services nationally and locally.
Specific responsibilities:
Compliance Leadership and Oversight (35%)
Finance and Accounting Leadership (40%)
Strategic Planning (25%)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is fully remote. Residency within the DC region is preferred but not required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Individuals of color, survivors of crime, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. NVRDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence or stalking, or any other status protected by applicable federal and District of Columbia laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request.
Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the clear result of a background check. Disqualifying events pertain to ensuring compliance with serving minors, sexual assault survivors, and victims of crime. Background checks are conducted on all final candidates and up to an annual recurrence as determined by program compliance and the Executive Director.
NVRDC implements a redacted recruitment process for the hiring of positions. Identifiers of above statuses, and any other status protected by applicable federal and District of Columbia laws, are redacted prior to application review by the hiring team. There will be a rolling interview process so we encourage interested candidates to apply early using the below guidelines.
Please note that NVRDC will only consider applicants who have an active CPA license and a Bachelor’s in Accounting.
Please follow these specific instructions for submitting your application:
Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to careers@nvrdc.org. Only emailed submissions will be accepted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Use the subject line: “Controller & Head of Compliance, [your last name]”
In the body of the email, copy and paste these questions and add your answer to each question below in a “yes” or “no” format. It is not acceptable to write “See Resume” in response to these questions.
Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact individuals invited to interview.
NVRDC values and embraces diversity and equal opportunity and is dedicated to offering welcoming programmatic, attitudinal, and physical environments that enable diverse populations to freely access our facility and its services. NVRDC is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to the fair and equal treatment of all individuals with disabilities as prescribed by this law, whether they are clients, employees, or volunteers.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Controller & Head of Compliance
THE ORGANIZATION:
Started in 2012, Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) creates equitable healing and dignified experiences for survivors of crime by providing free…
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), FLSA exempt, at-will position with an annual compensation range of $90,000-$130,000 contingent upon experience and preferred qualifications. NVRDC offers a competitive benefits package for paid time off, contribution for the cost of health care coverage, company paid basic life insurance policy, paid federal holidays, retirement plan options with a 3% match and vesting after one year, coverage of licensing costs, and support for required CPEs.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), FLSA exempt, at-will position with an annual compensation range of $90,000-$130,000 contingent upon experience and preferred qualifications…
All offers of employment are contingent upon the clear result of a background check. Disqualifying events pertain to ensuring compliance with serving minors, sexual assault survivors, and victims of crime. Background checks are conducted on all final candidates and up to an annual recurrence as determined by program compliance and the Executive Director.
NVRDC implements a redacted recruitment process for the hiring of positions. Identifiers of above statuses, and any other status protected by applicable federal and District of Columbia laws, are redacted prior to application review by the hiring team. There will be a rolling interview process so we encourage interested candidates to apply early using the below guidelines.
Please note that NVRDC will only consider applicants who have an active CPA license and a Bachelor’s in Accounting.
Please follow these specific instructions for submitting your application:
In the body of the email, copy and paste these questions and add your answer to each question below in a “yes” or “no” format, or answer the questions in idealist. It is not acceptable to write “See Resume” in response to these questions.
Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact individuals invited to interview.