Accounting Controller

Vault Consulting (Accounting, Human Resources, Research)

. Provide outsourced accounting services for multiple nonprofit clients .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,970 - $132,870 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outsourced accounting services for nonprofit clients, including financial statement production, grant accounting, and audit support. Proficient in managing accounting teams and client relationships while ensuring compliance and quality service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Non-Profit Accounting ExperienceSage Intacct ProficiencyQuickBooks ProficiencyFinancial Statement Production

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Hard Skills

Public Accounting ExperienceAuditing ExperienceMonth-End Close ReviewGrant AccountingExcel ProficiencyMS Office SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClient Service Commitment

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ClientsFinancial StatementsAnnual AuditForm 990Accounting Team Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outsourced accounting services for multiple nonprofit clients
Oversee the day-to-day finance function
Manage and develop the accounting team
Review month-end close work
Produce financial statements
Handle federal and non-federal grant accounting
Support the annual audit and Form 990 cycle
Serve as the main point of contact for clients, external vendors, and banking/finance institutions
Onboard new clients, including reconciliations or evaluation and updating of processes and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of experience in public accounting, auditing, corporate, or non-profit accounting roles
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or license in progress preferred
Not-for-profit industry experience preferred
Familiarity with multiple commercial accounting software packages, including Sage Intacct and QuickBooks, preferred
Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
Passion and commitment to providing quality client service and guidance
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Must undergo a pre-employment background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefited employee status
Onboarding, professional development, and continuous training
Vault U learning and growth opportunities
Peer-to-peer resources
Lunch’n’Learns
Tools and incentive for employees earning a CPA
Annual company retreat
Potential flexible/remote work for applicants outside the immediate D.C. area, with occasional McLean headquarters meetings and training/events