Vice President, Controller

United Way Worldwide; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)/403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Onsite gym

Free parking

Job summary

United Way Worldwide, based in Alexandria, VA, seeks a senior finance leader to ensure accurate and timely preparation and reporting of financial statements. You will collaborate with executive management and serve on the Leadership Team for the Finance Group, guiding annual goals and supervising the Accounting Team.

The role oversees budgeting, cash flow, audits, tax returns, internal controls, and board-facing reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA license required.
• 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 experience in a leadership role.
• 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 statistical and accounting information to assess operating results versus budget and cash projections.
• Manages organizational cash flow including funding programs as needed.
• Coordinates preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reports variances.
• Manages all banking activities and develops banking relationships.
• Generates and reports monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develops and maintains internal control policies and procedures.
• Oversees annual independent audits of consolidated financial statements and pension plans.
• Oversees preparation of the annual 990 tax return and related state returns.
• Engages with the Finance Council and contributes to accounting guidance.
• Develops a high-performing Accounting Team and supports CFO in Finance Committee work.
• Provides information for grant applications and fundraising reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Public Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

(Eligible for Hybrid/ 3 days in office after 90-day introductory period- Alexandria, VA)

Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and reporting of the organization’s financial statements. Collaborates with all levels of United Way Worldwide (“UWW”) Leadership and Executive Management Teams and serves as a member of the Leadership Team for the Finance Group. Responsible for establishing annual work goals and objectives and managing the daily work activities of the assigned Team members within the Accounting Team. Responsible for effectively managing the Team and all UWW resources assigned to the Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:

• Develops, analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information in order to assess operating results in terms of performance against budget, cash flow projections and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Manages organizational cash flow which includes funding programs on as needed basis.
• Coordinates preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures, provides analysis, and reports variances.
• Manages all banking activities and develops relationships within the bank.
• Responsible for generating and reporting monthly financial statements and analysis of financial results with accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining effective policies and procedures that reflect well-balanced internal controls.
• Oversees the annual independent Audits (consolidated financial statements, Pension Plan and 403(b)) conducted by External Auditors.
• Oversees the preparation of the annual 990 tax return and related state returns.
• Engages with the work of the network’s Finance Council.
• Participates in the creation of network accounting reference guidance in conjunction with the Finance Council.
• Develops a high-performing Accounting Team.
• Supports the CFO in working with the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board.
• Provides information used in the preparation of grant applications and reporting and other fundraising activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 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 experience in a leadership role.
• 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.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. You should be able to work on-site in the Alexandria, VA location; relocation assistance is not offered.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted salary range for this position is currently $151,500 to $189,400 per year. Salary is determined by several factors including applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail [e-mail] and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.

United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities, and more.

We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. All candidates selected for consideration will be contacted by a United Way Worldwide team member via email or phone regarding next steps.