Vice President, Controller

United Way Worldwide•Alexandria, VA

4d•$151,500 - $189,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Controller is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and reporting of United Way Worldwide’s financial statements. The role collaborates with UWW leadership and executive management and serves on the Finance Group Leadership Team. It establishes annual work goals and objectives and manages the daily work and resources of the Accounting Team. This position is eligible for a hybrid arrangement, with three days in the Alexandria, Virginia office after a 90-day introductory period. The employee should be able to work onsite in Alexandria; relocation assistance is not offered. The budgeted salary range is $151,500 to $189,400 per year, with salary determined by factors including knowledge, skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
10 years of expert-level experience in a similar role.
Five years of previous people management experience.
Five to 10 years of experience in a leadership role.
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.
Ability to work onsite in Alexandria, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience preferred.
Experience in a similar role at a nonprofit organization preferred.
Experience with government contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to assess operating results against budget, cash flow projections, and other measures of fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness.
Manage organizational cash flow, including funding programs as needed.
Coordinate budget and financial forecast preparation; institute and maintain planning and control procedures; analyze results and report variances.
Manage banking activities and develop relationships with the bank.
Generate and report monthly financial statements and analyses accurately, transparently, and on time.
Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures that provide balanced internal controls.
Oversee annual independent audits of consolidated financial statements, the Pension Plan, and the 403(b) plan.
Oversee preparation of the annual 990 tax return and related state returns.
Engage with the network’s Finance Council and participate in creating network accounting reference guidance with the Council.
Develop a high-performing Accounting Team.
Support the CFO in working with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committees.
Provide information for grant applications, reporting, and other fundraising activities.
Establish annual work goals and objectives and manage Accounting Team members’ daily work and assigned resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.