Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Compensation: $150,000–$180,000+

Schedule: Monday–Friday, fully onsite

Team: Six accounting staff

A large, long-standing, mission-focused nonprofit organization in the Alexandria area is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable institution with strong leadership, high employee longevity, and a deeply meaningful mission. The role is open due to an amicable relocation of the current Controller.

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations within a diverse and complex environment. This position is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a dynamic setting and wants to influence systems, processes, and organizational infrastructure.

• Lead and mentor a six-person accounting team
• Guide and support an upcoming ERP system transition
• Oversee financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and process improvement efforts

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting leadership
• Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including restricted/unrestricted funds
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• ERP experience; familiarity with Dynamics GP or Intacct helpful
• Experience with accounting system implementations or major upgrades
• Public accounting experience is a plus (not seeking someone straight from public)
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred but not required

• High energy and professional communication skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities with department leaders
• Comfort working in a high-complexity environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Alignment with mission-driven work

• Ability to shape systems, infrastructure, and process improvements
• Highly respected CFO and steady leadership team
• Large, stable nonprofit with exceptionally long employee tenure
• Broad visibility across multiple operational areas
• Mission-centered culture with strong organizational pride
• Approximately seven weeks of PTO (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Up to 8 percent retirement benefits (2 percent match plus 6 percent discretionary)
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee discounts and access to internal resources
• Supportive culture with long-tenured staff