Nonprofit Accounting Controller | Remote + CPA Support

Vault Consulting (Accounting, Human Resources, Research); McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company retreat

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for CPA or licensure

Job summary

Vault Consulting in McLean, VA is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of experience to lead month-end close, financial statement prep, and nonprofit client engagements. This is a full‑time, benefited position offering onboarding, professional development and continuous training.

You will oversee the accounting function, manage the team, handle grant accounting (federal and non‑federal), support the annual audit and Form 990, and be the main contact for clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in public accounting, auditing, corporate, or nonprofit accounting.
• CPA license or license in progress preferred.
• Not-for-profit industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct and QuickBooks.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide outsourced accounting services for multiple nonprofit clients.
• Oversee daily finance function and manage the accounting team.
• Review month-end close and prepare financial statements.
• Grant accounting, including federal and non-federal grants.
• Support annual audit and Form 990 cycle.
• Be main contact for clients, vendors, and banks.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit experience

Non-profit accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

CPA or license in progress

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Vault Consulting in McLean, VA is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of experience to lead month-end close, financial statement prep, and nonprofit client engagements. This is a full‑time, benefited position offering onboarding, professional development and continuous training.

You will oversee the accounting function, manage the team, handle grant accounting (federal and non‑federal), support the annual audit and Form 990, and be the main contact for clients and vendors.