Senior Nonprofit Controller & Financial Strategy Lead

United Way International; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Worldwide in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the Accounting Team, ensure accurate financial statements, and report to the CFO and Board committees. The role requires collaboration across the organization and a track record of managing complex budgets and audits.

You will develop annual goals, oversee the annual 990 and state returns, supervise a high-performing team, and drive strong internal controls while supporting grant reporting and fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA license preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• 10 years of expert-level experience in a similar role, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
• Five years of previous people management experience.
• Five to 10 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with government contracting a plus.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial data.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes and interprets statistics and accounting information to assess operating results against budget and cash flow projections.
• Manages organizational cash flow and funding programs as needed.
• Coordinates preparation of budget and forecasts, reports variances.
• Manages banking activities and relationships with banks.
• Generates and reports monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develops and maintains internal controls and policies.
• Oversees annual audits and pension/403(b) reporting.
• Prepares annual 990 and state returns.
• Engages with the Finance Council and network accounting guidance.
• Develops a high-performing Accounting Team.
• Supports CFO with the Finance and Audit Committees.
• Provides information for grant applications and fundraising reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Public accounting experience

Job description

United Way Worldwide in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the Accounting Team, ensure accurate financial statements, and report to the CFO and Board committees. The role requires collaboration across the organization and a track record of managing complex budgets and audits.

You will develop annual goals, oversee the annual 990 and state returns, supervise a high-performing team, and drive strong internal controls while supporting grant reporting and fundraising