Controller

HRB; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HRB in the Northern Virginia area seeks a seasoned Controller for its association/nonprofit Finance Team. The role blends hands-on accounting leadership with strategic partnering to CFO and executive leadership, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial results.

Hybrid work requires in-office three days per week; you will lead the accounting staff, optimize ERP usage, reinforce internal controls, and drive process improvements while supporting annual audits, budgeting, and reporting to

Qualifications

• Active CPA or CPA path preferred.
• 8-10+ years accounting experience.
• Management experience with 4-5 direct reports (10-15 indirect).
• Nonprofit or association industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily general ledger and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee accounting team under CFO and executive leadership guidance.
• Monitor internal controls and standardize processes across the organization.
• Assist with Board materials, annual audits, and tax filings.
• Support budgeting, quarterly reporting, and compliance with cooperative agreements.

Skills

CPA

Accounting experience

Leadership

Nonprofit experience

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller (association/nonprofit)

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