Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks an experienced Controller to lead the nonprofit accounting function, oversee general ledger activity and reporting, and drive a fast-paced close calendar.

This hands-on leadership role will manage a small team and coordinate audits and tax compliance while guiding system improvements across finance. You will oversee donor-funded, foundation, planned gifts, and international contributions, balancing technical accounting with strategic partnership to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit accounting and financial stewardship.
• Strong knowledge of ledger, reporting, and month/year-end close.
• Experience supporting external audits and Form 990.
• Cash management and treasury oversight.
• Supervisory experience with a small accounting team.
• Experience managing donor-funded and international revenue streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate general ledger activity and financial reporting in a complex nonprofit setting.
• Manage monthly and year-end close processes with strong controls and timely results.
• Oversee preparation for annual external audits and coordinate required documentation and auditor requests.
• Direct nonprofit tax and compliance activities, including Form 990 preparation and review.
• Supervise treasury-related activities and maintain effective cash management practices for ongoing operations.
• Provide guidance and hands-on leadership to a small accounting team, balancing staff management with detailed work.
• Support accounting for diverse revenue streams: donor contributions, foundation funding, planned gifts, and international gifts.
• Partner with leadership on accounting processes and contribute to long-term finance systems improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

General ledger

Financial reporting

Audits / 990

Leadership

Job description

Controller

Overview

In this role you will lead the organization's accounting function within a large, mission-driven nonprofit. You will oversee accurate general ledger activity, reporting, and a fast-paced close calendar while guiding a small team. You will manage grants and diverse revenue streams, support audits and tax compliance, and help drive finance system improvements. This is a hands-on leadership position that blends technical accounting with strategic partnership across leadership to sustain mission-focused operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate general ledger activity and financial reporting in a complex nonprofit setting.
• Manage monthly and year-end close processes with strong controls and timely results.
• Oversee preparation for annual external audits and coordinate required documentation and auditor requests.
• Direct nonprofit tax and compliance activities, including Form 990 preparation and review.
• Supervise treasury-related activities and maintain effective cash management practices for ongoing operations.
• Provide guidance and hands-on leadership to a small accounting team, balancing staff management with detailed work.
• Support accounting for diverse revenue streams: donor contributions, foundation funding, planned gifts, and international gifts.
• Partner with leadership on accounting processes and contribute to long-term finance systems improvement initiatives.

Key requirements

• Experienced Controller with nonprofit accounting expertise
• Strong judgment and ability to operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Experience with general ledger, financial reporting, and close processes
• Experience with external audits and Form 990
• Cash management and treasury oversight
• People management or supervisory experience
• Experience handling donor-funded, foundation, planned gifts, and international contributions

Additional qualifications

• collaborative
• detail-oriented
• strong analytical and judgment
• nonprofit accounting
• general ledger
• monthly/year-end close