Chief Financial Controller – Nonprofit, Hybrid

United Way Worldwide; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)/403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Onsite gym

Free parking

Job summary

United Way Worldwide, based in Alexandria, VA, seeks a senior finance leader to ensure accurate and timely preparation and reporting of financial statements. You will collaborate with executive management and serve on the Leadership Team for the Finance Group, guiding annual goals and supervising the Accounting Team.

The role oversees budgeting, cash flow, audits, tax returns, internal controls, and board-facing reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA license required.
• 10 years of expert-level experience in a similar role, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
• Five years of previous people management experience.
• Five to 10 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with government contracting a plus.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial data.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information to assess operating results versus budget and cash projections.
• Manages organizational cash flow including funding programs as needed.
• Coordinates preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reports variances.
• Manages all banking activities and develops banking relationships.
• Generates and reports monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develops and maintains internal control policies and procedures.
• Oversees annual independent audits of consolidated financial statements and pension plans.
• Oversees preparation of the annual 990 tax return and related state returns.
• Engages with the Finance Council and contributes to accounting guidance.
• Develops a high-performing Accounting Team and supports CFO in Finance Committee work.
• Provides information for grant applications and fundraising reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Public Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

United Way Worldwide, based in Alexandria, VA, seeks a senior finance leader to ensure accurate and timely preparation and reporting of financial statements. You will collaborate with executive management and serve on the Leadership Team for the Finance Group, guiding annual goals and supervising the Accounting Team.

The role oversees budgeting, cash flow, audits, tax returns, internal controls, and board-facing reporting.