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Controller

Kforce Inc.

Mount Vernon, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$190,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Actuals, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Skills, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Legal, Management Reporting, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Payroll Management, Records Management, Resource Management, Right-Sizing, Risk Analysis, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Sustainability, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Mount Vernon, VA
POSTED
6 days ago
Kforce has a client in Mount Vernon, VA that is seeking a Controller. Summary: The Controller is a hands-on financial leader responsible for ensuring the organization's day-to-day financial operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in support of the mission. This role emphasizes business acumen, sound judgment, and operational execution, partnering closely with leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights. The Controller oversees core accounting and finance activities while focusing on sustainability, scalability, and practical decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and month-end close
  • Ensure financial processes are efficient, well-documented, and scalable as the organization grows
  • Maintain accurate and timely financial records to support management reporting and operational decisions
  • Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting processes in collaboration with program and department leaders
  • Monitor actuals versus budget and proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Provide clear, practical financial guidance to non-financial stakeholders to support operational planning
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership on financial health, cost management, and resource allocation
  • Support program leaders with financial insights tied to program performance and outcomes
  • Promote a culture of financial accountability while remaining pragmatic and solutions-oriented
  • Establish and maintain internal controls that are right-sized for a nonprofit environment
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve reporting clarity, and reduce manual effort

Requirements:

  • Nonprofit experience
  • Business mindset and practical operations vs GAAP Accounting
  • Strong communication skills
  • To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
  • Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/