Controller (Falls Church, VA)

• Oversees all dayto-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and monthly and year-end close.
• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintains and strengthens internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to support organizational growth and compliance.
• Serves as system owner for Sage Intacct, ensuring proper configuration, reporting accuracy, and ongoing optimization.

• Serves as the primary liaison with external audit and tax firms.
• Coordinates and manages the annual financial audit, including preparation of schedules, responses to auditor inquiries, and implementation of recommendations.
• Oversees preparation and review of all required tax filings, including Form 990 and related compliance filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

• Partners with the COO to manage the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Provides financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support decisionmaking across the enterprise.
• Supports budget managers throughout the year by providing guidance on financial performance, projections, and cost management.

• Manages all banking relationships, including operating accounts, investment accounts, and credit facilities.
• Oversees cash flow management, liquidity planning, and banking transactions.
• Ensures appropriate controls are in place for distributions, wire transfers, and other financial activities.

• Works closely with Human Resources to oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper allocation of labor costs.
• Supports payrollrelated audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensures compliance with payroll tax and reporting requirements.

• Prepares financial materials and reports for the Finance Committee and Board of Directors and supports meetings, as needed.
• Serves as a trusted financial resource to volunteer leaders, providing clear, accurate, and timely financial information.
• Assists in responding to Boardlevel financial inquiries in partnership with the COO.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations applicable to nonprofit associations.
• In coordination with the COO, coordinates annual workers’ compensation and other related audits
• In coordination with the COO, works with insurance advisors to ensure the association has adequate insurance coverage at the best possible price

• Supervises the finance department
• Maintains a first-class staff team in coordination with the supervisor, which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and all applicable laws
• Effectively and thoroughly communicates short and long-term goals as well as a shared vision with direct reports
• Develops direct reports through personal development plans and cross-functional assignments, delegates projects and responsibilities for achieving goals to staff

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in relevant area
• Required:
  • At least 10 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance
  • At least 5 years’ supervisory experience
  • CPA required
• Preferred:
  • Working knowledge of accounting software, Sage Intacct, PN3, Solver
  • At least 7 years’ work experience in professional membership organization or association

• Maintain a focus on keeping projects and people organized and moving towards a common goal/deadline while also maintaining standards and best practices
• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to multitask
• Have experience in leading project teams
• Be a quick learner who isn’t afraid of technology
• Be able to work independently, manage groups of volunteers and co-workers, and establish/meet deadlines

Department: Finance
This is a management position
This is a full time position