Controller

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas

Controller responsible for VOACC’s accounting functions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Leading a team to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeLanham • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen and leadership in accounting operations, ensuring compliance and transparency while effectively collaborating with executive leadership. Proficient in financial modeling, scenario planning, and internal controls to drive organizational decision-making and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In AccountingActive CPA6–8 Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceFinancial Compliance ProtocolsMedicaid/Medicare Reimbursement Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingScenario PlanningInternal ControlsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationCash ForecastingBudgetingFinancial Analytics

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship-BuildingLeadershipOrganizational Change Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingPublic AccountingGrants ManagementMergers And AcquisitionsTax AdministrationRetirement Plan Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accounting operations are aligned with VOACC’s Vision 2030 Strategic Plan , enhancing financial transparency, operational consistency, and organizational accountability.
Partner with ELT to ensure strategic alignment between financial systems, organizational priorities, and program needs.
Provide financial guidance, modeling, and scenario planning for organizational decision-making.
Safeguard assets through strong internal controls, audits, and financial compliance protocols.
Direct daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, billing, collections, fixed assets, leases, general ledger, and reconciliations.
Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes with accurate accruals and financial entries.
Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures.
Produce timely, accurate monthly and annual financial statements for ELT and Board review.
Serve as primary liaison for the external audit, ensuring all schedules, reconciliations, and documentation are complete.
Lead cash forecasting, planning, and analysis to ensure obligations are met cost-effectively.
Educate leaders on budgeting and reducing overtime expenditures, including training on cost drivers, reporting tools, and compliance expectations.
Evaluate and refine financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with the CFO, VP of Finance, and executive leaders on pro forma modeling, investment analysis, entity structuring, and strategic opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
Master’s degree and Active CPA strongly preferred.
6–8 years of progressive accounting and leadership experience, ideally combining nonprofit and public accounting.
Strong financial and accounting acumen with demonstrated skills in both qualitative and quantitative analytics.
Experience with Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, grants, mergers/acquisitions, tax, payroll, or retirement plan administration preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and secure buy-in from stakeholders.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development