Senior Director, Assistant Controller
Ministry of Defence • Alexandria, Virginia • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026
HornBill has a client that is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller in Alexandria, Virginia (VA). Summary: The Senior Director, Assistant Controller will provide leadership and have primary responsibility for the monthly general ledger closing and financial reporting process for the client, while ensuring GAAP compliance, including managing the annual financial statement audit process, and filing the Form 990 and other related tax returns. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for assisting management with developing and implementing process improvements with a focus on maintaining an effective system of internal controls. The Assistant Controller will also provide guidance and supervision to the Manager of Accounting and Manager of AP/AR/FLEX to determine work plans, project deliverables and resource requirements. Responsibilities: Accounting:
- Provide direct oversight, guidance and supervision of the Manager of Accounting and Manager of AR/AP/FLEX
- Responsible for timely deposit of The Client funds and timely payment of The Client expenses, including payment of FLEX credit reimbursements to members
- Responsible for accurate record keeping of member FLEX credit balances
- Responsible for active monitoring of member dues receivable balances that ensures collection of dues on a timely basis
- Lead the preparation of interim and annual financial statements and analyses (including budget to actual) for internal distribution to various departments, the Executive Management Team and external partners
- Coordinate with Senior Director of Budget and Cash Management in preparation of the annual budgets and ensure budgets are leaded into the accounting software on a timely basis
- Support the Controller in the review and preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliances with GAAP when recording financial activities
- Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at six to eight years of advanced-level experience in a similar role, with at least 5 years in non-profit accounting
- CPA is a plus
- Prior people management experience
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite with emphasis on Excel
- Beneficial to have direct financial reporting experience with FRX or similar G/L reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization
- Able to handle multiple tasks and stay organized
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $112,000–$166,000 per year (median ~$130,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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