Interim Controller

CFS

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$145,000–$148,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Business Skills, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Leadership, Medicaid, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

2 days ago

Ready to step into a high-impact finance leadership role with a mission-driven organization? Join a respected multi-state nonprofit as an Interim Controller, partnering directly with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, strengthen operations, and lead a talented accounting team during a critical transition.

Interim Controller

Interim Controller

Salary: $145,000 - $148,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Opportunity to step into a key leadership position reporting directly to the CFO
• Make an immediate impact during a critical leadership transition
• Lead and develop a team of 6-7 accounting professionals
• Gain exposure to executive leadership and organizational decision-making
• Hybrid work environment in the Washington, DC area (4 days in, 1 remote)
• Join a well-established multi-state nonprofit organization serving the community
• Influence financial strategy, operational improvements, and long-term sustainability
• High-visibility role with significant autonomy and leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to leverage both technical accounting expertise and business acumen
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team committed to organizational growth

Key Responsibilities for the Interim Controller:

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations for a complex multi-state nonprofit organization
• Ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and strategic insights
• Oversee and mentor accounting staff while driving operational excellence
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations
• Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested

Qualifications for the Interim Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience
• Management experience leading accounting teams required
• Nonprofit experience required; Medicaid/IDD experience strongly preferred
• CPA or MBA preferred

Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting job opportunity!

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About the Company

CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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Interim Controller

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