Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Controller – Mission‑Driven Nonprofit (Alexandria, VA)
Compensation: $150,000–$180,000+
Schedule: Monday–Friday, fully onsite
Team: Six accounting staff
Location: Alexandria, VA
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.
Role OverviewThe 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.
Key Priorities- 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
- Strong Excel skills
- 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
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