Controller - World Central Kitchen

Organization Overview:

World Central Kitchen, Inc. (WCK) is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 350 million nourishing meals around the world.

Position Overview:

WCK is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Controller to join our team. The Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial management, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will exhibit unwavering reliability, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to leadership within a dynamic, high-volume environment.  This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the Director of Finance, Senior Manager of Field Finance, and senior leadership to support the organization's mission-driven initiatives.

This position is hybrid, based in Washington DC, with 2-3 days on-site per week when not traveling. This position requires occasional travel, including internationally.

Please note that at this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role.  Due to the high priority nature of this role, we highly encourage local applicants living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia) metro area, or those willing to relocate at their own expense.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Accounting Oversight: Manage accounts and ledgers to ensure timely reconciliations and monthly close in compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

• Grant and Program Accounting: Supervise financial tracking and reporting for grants and programs, ensuring proper allocation of funds and adherence to donor requirements.
• Systems Oversight: Evaluate accounting, subledger, and internal control systems to continually improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with best practices.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors, and implement recommendations to strengthen internal controls and processes.
• Budget Development: Lead the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with departmental leaders to develop realistic and strategic financial plans and to optimize resource allocation.
• Financial Analysis: Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial data, trends, and performance metrics.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional development.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Application
Please apply early as we will consider applications on a rolling basis and may stop accepting new applications without notice.

References and Background Checks
To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity
WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.

E-Verify
For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.

Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the humanitarian or emergency relief sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting principles, and grant accounting standards.
• Experience with financial software systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Proven leadership ability, with experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals.
• Ability to operate across multiple time zones and manage people and processes in a non-traditional setting.
• Commitment to the mission and values of World Central Kitchen.
• Valid passport and the ability to travel at short notice.
• Valid US employment authorization
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional languages, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

Preferred requirements include a related Master's Degree; related humanitarian or emergency relief experience; and proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits

WCK offers competitive compensation and great benefits including:

• Zero premium medical, dental, and vision plans including for dependents within 30 days
• 403(b) retirement account with 50% match up to 8% of employee salary deferrals within 30 days
• 100% employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance within 30 days
• Responsible Paid Time Off which includes vacation, sick, and personal leave plus paid holidays
• Growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Annual salary reviews and other benefits as detailed in the Personnel Manual