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United States, McLean Employment contract, B2B, Contract work · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting operations for an education organization in McLean, Virginia. This role is responsible for producing reliable financial information, strengthening internal controls, and supporting sound fiscal decision-making across the institution. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead day-to-day accounting activities and guide the department in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting
  • Design, refine, and monitor accounting procedures and internal control practices to support compliance with established policies
  • Direct key operational areas such as student billing and accounts payable to ensure efficient and well-controlled transaction processing
  • Evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and introduce automation or other improvements that enhance productivity and accuracy
  • Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing accounting team members to build a strong and effective department
  • Administer the chart of accounts across multiple fund categories and ensure financial activity is recorded in the appropriate classifications
  • Review revenue, expenses, journal entries, and gift transactions for proper coding, approval, and monthly reconciliation with related records
  • Partner with Human Resources to record payroll and benefits accurately, maintain general ledger integrity, and reconcile subsidiary ledgers and fixed asset activity
  • Prepare investment-related entries, track depreciation and project-based asset records, and complete required state and regulatory filings
  • Support finance committee and board reporting needs, maintain official finance records, communicate accounting policies across the organization, and stay current on nonprofit accounting requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations, preferably in an education or nonprofit environment
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Experience overseeing accounts payable, billing functions, payroll-related accounting, and fixed asset records
  • Ability to manage fund accounting and ensure accurate classification of restricted and unrestricted financial activity
  • Familiarity with regulatory filings, compliance obligations, and accepted accounting practices relevant to nonprofit organizations
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to train staff, communicate policies clearly, and collaborate across departments
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and process improvement skills, including identifying opportunities for automation

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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