Cherry Bekaert LLP

Controller

Cherry Bekaert LLP$170K — $190K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA or CPA path preferred
  • 8-10+ years of accounting experience
  • Management experience with 4-5 direct reports (10-15 indirect)
  • Experience in nonprofit or association industry
  • Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily general ledger and financial reporting activities
  • Manage and develop the accounting team, including Assistant Controller and department managers
  • Review and maintain strong internal controls and accurate financial data
  • Update accounting policies and processes for compliance effectiveness
  • Assist in preparing materials for audits, Board meetings, and tax filings
  • Support compliance with Cooperative Agreement reporting
  • Contribute to the development of the annual budget

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirement three days a week
  • Discretionary bonus offered
  • Highly attractive retirement plan
  • Comprehensive benefits including PTO, sick leave, and competitive health coverage
Full Job Description
Controller (association/nonprofit)

Renowned Nonprofit in the Northern Virginia region is adding a talented, multi-faceted Controller to its Finance Team.

This particular opportunity is hybrid in nature, in-office three (3) days per week.

The Opportunity
The Controller will manage and help develop the existing accounting team, advance ERP system optimization, and partner with the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership to resolve complex accounting issues and support strategic decisionmaking. The Controller will lead accounting and financial reporting operations while ensuring accurate compliant and timely financial results. This role oversees general ledger integrity, reconciliations, journal entries, and documentation while driving standardization, internal controls, and process improvement across the organization.

Role Scope
  • Direct daily general ledger and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Manage the Assistant Controller, A/R Manager, A/P Manager, and indirectly oversee a sizeable accounting team
  • Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation to maintain strong internal controls and highquality financial data.
  • Monitor and update accounting policies, processes, and procedures to ensure they remain current and effective, updating and restructuring documentation and controls as needed to maintain accuracy and compliance.
  • Assist with the preparation of materials for the Board, annual audit of financial statements and employee benefit plans, multiple tax filings, quarterly omnibus submission and executive reviews
  • Support compliance with the Cooperative Agreement including the development of work packages and quarterly reporting
  • Provide assistance to the Board of Director's Audit and Finance Committees
  • Assist the Finance leadership team with development of the annual budget as necessary

Preferred Qualifications
  • Active CPA or CPA path is preferred
  • 8-10+ years of accounting experience required
  • Management experience with 4-5 direct reports (10-15 indirect) is required
  • Nonprofit or Association industry experience is required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
  • Capable of adding value to and improving efficiencies


Compensation & Culture
  • $170,000 - $190,000 base salary (depending on experience offered)
  • Discretionary bonus offered
  • Incredibly attractive retirement plan
  • Highly attractive benefits to include PTO, sick and competitive coverage plans

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About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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