Assistant Controller

Over the past decade, the PATH Foundation has invested more than $94 million to strengthen the health and vitality of the Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties through local programs, partnerships, and grants focused on wellness and community improvement. With a $280 million well-managed endowment, a track record of clean audits, and steady leadership, PATH maintains a strong financial position and has a stellar reputation for promoting community well-being and growth. As Assistant Controller, you will help to ensure the financial transparency and accountability needed to sustain the community trust underpinning PATH’s work.

Reporting to the CFO and leading a skilled two-person accounting team, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and maintain the systems and processes that support PATH’s financial health. This includes managing the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly close; producing internal and external financial reports; and overseeing QuickBooks Online. You’ll compile schedules and provide first-level review for audit and tax filings (990, 990-PF, and 990-T) in collaboration with external auditors and tax firms; consolidate financials across PATH and its affiliated or fiscally sponsored entities; and record entries based on reports from our custodians and advisors. You’ll also support the CFO with data, reporting, and variance analysis throughout the annual budgeting process.

This role requires a collaborative and hands-on approach, strong accounting expertise, and the ability to serve as both a trusted advisor to the CFO and a resource for staff across the organization. While current systems and processes are working well, we welcome recommendations to enhance efficiency and accuracy in ways that strengthen our service to the community.

How You’ll Make an Impact

PATH is entering a key moment as we prepare for a planned CFO transition, with a respected internal leader set to step into the role. As Assistant Controller, you’ll provide steady leadership to the accounting team and maintain continuity through the hand-off—ensuring month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, audit preparation, and support for tax filings remain reliable and on schedule. You’ll uphold the high standards already established by the team, ensuring fund-level accuracy, recording of grant payments, and ongoing compliance with GAAP and IRS regulations. Your disciplined oversight will help protect the financial resources that fuel PATH’s community philanthropy—advancing access to health, childhood wellness, mental health, senior services, and more—while providing leadership with timely, accurate data to inform planning and decision-making. In doing so, you’ll be a trusted partner in both day-to-day operations and the long-term stability of our finance function.

Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits

• PATH is deeply respected in the communities it serves, and that same sense of trust and impact is reflected internally. Team members value strong peer relationships, work-life balance, and leadership that trusts them to do meaningful work without micromanagement. The finance team is well-tenured, collaborative, and proud to advance the foundation’s mission—offering a steady, supportive environment for doing high-quality work that matters.
• The budgeted salary range for this position is $120K – $140K. PATH offers an outstanding benefits package, including generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k), tuition assistance, wellness and fitness benefits, and more.

Responsibilities

Staff Supervision & Internal Controls

• Supervise and support finance staff, including the staff accountant and financial analyst, ensuring compliance with procedures, proper recordkeeping, and strong internal controls.

Accounting Operations & Financial Oversight

• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, the general ledger, and monthly close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal leadership, board reporting, and fiscally sponsored initiatives.
• Maintain compliance and recordkeeping for banking activity and other financial services.
• Record and reconcile investment portfolio activity based on reports from custodians and investment advisors

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Coordinate annual audits and support tax filings, including Forms 990, 990-PF, 990-T, and applicable state filings, in collaboration with external auditors and tax firms; perform first-level review of draft filings before CFO review.
• Ensure timely submission of all tax-related forms, including W-2s, 940, 941, 1099, and 5500.

Systems Management & Process Improvement

• Manage and maintain financial systems, including QuickBooks Online and its integration with platforms such as Salesforce.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of accounting systems, financial processes, and administrative operations in support of PATH’s mission.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Partner with the CFO on budget development, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; compile data, monitor performance, and support cash flow planning.

Qualifications

• Nonprofit Accounting Expertise: 7+ years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of nonprofit financial operations and compliance, gained through direct nonprofit/foundation roles or public accounting experience with nonprofit clients. CPA strongly preferred.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Proven experience supervising or mentoring a small accounting team, with a collaborative approach to working across departments and building organization-wide financial understanding.
• Support for Budgeting and Financial Planning: Experience compiling data, preparing reports, and contributing to financial analysis in support of budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes led by senior leadership.
• Systems Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and a CRM platform such as Salesforce.
• Sound Judgment and Integrity: Trusted to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.

About PATH Foundation

The PATH Foundation is a philanthropic foundation that supports Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties. Since inception, we’ve invested more than $94M in our community through grants, programs, and partnerships. Through these partnerships, we help provide resources to our community and organizations that serve it. The PATH Foundation invests in nonprofits and government agencies whose goals for wellness and community improvement align with our values. Our vision is to honor the legacy of community philanthropy and stimulate community benefit, inspire citizen engagement, and support area resources. We want our community to thrive as a place where everyone has a healthy place to live, work, play, and grow.

Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.