Deputy Controller

ABOUT:  New America is dedicated to realizing America's promise in an era of rapid technological and social change. At New America, our research and policy recommendations focus on five key thematic areas: education from birth to workforce; family economic security and wellbeing; people- and planet-centered global politics; political reform and civic engagement; and technology and democracy. In each area of our work, we prioritize equity, elevate the stories of people closest to the public problems we seek to solve, invest in the next generation of leaders, and intentionally engage with local perspectives.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

As the Deputy Controller you will be an integral member of the finance team, and assist the Controller in overseeing all aspects of financial operations. This role will involve leadership in daily accounting functions, financial reporting, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives to support our organization’s growth and financial health. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Controller.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:


Daily Accounting Operations:

• Assist the Controller in leading daily accounting operations, including analysis, reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Monitor expense and credit card reports for compliance with the company’s travel and expense policy
• Serve as the primary backup for payroll management and processing.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Own the organizational revenue recognition process, ensuring accurate application of cash receipts.
• Assist with preparing financial statements and supporting schedules as per the corporate monthly close schedule.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures, collaborating with functional groups to address unusual transactions or missing documentation.
• Manage local, state, federal, and international government tax filings and business requirements.

Financial Operations Oversight:

• Oversee accounts payable, bank reconciliations, cash management, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in payments, reporting, and reimbursements.
• Conduct quarterly reconciliation between the General Ledger and Salesforce data.

Process Improvement and Policy Development:

• Partner with the Controller and Senior Director of Finance to enhance accounting processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Develop and implement necessary financial policies, procedures, and systems to scale accounting operations with organizational growth. Create and Maintain related documentation.
• Contribute to updates and maintenance of the Accounting Manual to ensure alignment with best practices and compliance.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Manage, coach, and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Support team scalability and development aligned with organizational growth objectives.

OTHER DUTIES:

• The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.
   

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; at least 7 to 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or equivalent highly desired.
• Proficient in handling Accounting Functions.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Detailed-oriented and highly organized
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. The annual salary will be between $110,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.

New America offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observes all federal holidays; and an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

Location: New America is based in Washington, DC. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements are available for candidates in the Washington DC area. Remote/digital candidates outside the DC area are also encouraged to apply. U.S based candidates only.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume outlining their qualifications and experience. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to applications received before August 29.

No phone calls or emails please

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• This position is hybrid, working from home and in an office environment and sits at a desk for extended periods of time and requires dexterity to operate general office equipment;
• The person in this position will frequently communicate with peers, management, company partners/vendors, and must be able to exchange accurate and timely information verbally and in writing
• This position may require walking, bending, kneeling, and standing and will require sitting for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Equal Opportunity Employer: New America is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

Originality and Transparency: At New America, we value authentic voices and intellectual property rights. All application materials, including, cover letters, writing samples, and any other submissions, must be solely your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools like ChatGPT, language models, or other artificial intelligence writing assistants is strictly prohibited for any part of your job application. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content will be immediately disqualified from consideration. Applicants have a responsibility to be fully transparent about authorship and any tools or resources utilized. We celebrate human ingenuity and want to hear your genuine thoughts and experiences.