Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Foundation in McLean, VA, is seeking a Controller (association/nonprofit) to lead accounting and financial reporting, oversee the general ledger, and partner with CFO and executive leadership to support strategic decision-making. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week and a focus on internal controls and process improvements.

The role manages the accounting team, including A/R and A/P, with 8–10+ years of nonprofit accounting experience and CPA path

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of accounting experience in nonprofit or association sectors.
• Experience managing a team of 4–5 direct reports.
• Active CPA or CPA path preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Process improvement

Education

CPA or CPA path

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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• McLean, VA

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

IND4 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

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