Controller

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health coverage

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Foundation in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a skilled Controller to lead the accounting team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive ERP optimization. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week as part of a large nonprofit finance function.

You will manage the general ledger, oversee a sizable accounting staff, and support board materials, audits, and compliance efforts while partnering with CFO and executives to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA certification or active CPA path preferred.
• 8–10+ years accounting experience in nonprofits.
• 4–5 direct reports management experience.
• Nonprofit or association sector experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily general ledger and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee accounting team including A/R Manager, A/P Manager, and indirect supervision of staff.
• Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation for internal controls.
• Update accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with Board materials, annual audit, employee benefit plans, tax filings and quarterly omnibus submissions.
• Support compliance with the Cooperative Agreement including quarterly reporting.
• Assist Finance leadership with annual budget development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Nonprofit experience

Education

CPA or CPA path

Job description

Controller

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• Alexandria, VA

Renowned Nonprofit in the Northern Virginia region is adding a talented, multi-faceted Controller to its Finance Team.

This particular opportunity is hybrid in nature, in-office three (3) days per week.

The Opportunity

The Controller will manage and help develop the existing accounting team, advance ERP system optimization, and partner with the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership to resolve complex accounting issues and support strategic decision-making. The Controller will lead accounting and financial reporting operations while ensuring accurate compliant and timely financial results. This role oversees general ledger integrity, reconciliations, journal entries, and documentation while driving standardization, internal controls, and process improvement across the organization.

Role Scope

• Direct daily general ledger and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.


• Manage the Assistant Controller, A/R Manager, A/P Manager, and indirectly oversee a sizeable accounting team


• Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation to maintain strong internal controls and high-quality financial data.


• Monitor and update accounting policies, processes, and procedures to ensure they remain current and effective, updating and restructuring documentation and controls as needed to maintain accuracy and compliance.


• Assist with the preparation of materials for the Board, annual audit of financial statements and employee benefit plans, multiple tax filings, quarterly omnibus submission and executive reviews


• Support compliance with the Cooperative Agreement including the development of work packages and quarterly reporting


• Provide assistance to the Board of Director's Audit and Finance Committees


• Assist the Finance leadership team with development of the annual budget as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA or CPA path is preferred


• 8-10+ years of accounting experience required


• Management experience with 4-5 direct reports (10-15 indirect) is required


• Nonprofit or Association industry experience is required


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships


• Capable of adding value to and improving efficiencies

Compensation & Culture

• $170,000 - $190,000 base salary (depending on experience offered)


• Discretionary bonus offered


• Incredibly attractive retirement plan


• Highly attractive benefits to include PTO, sick and competitive coverage plans

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