Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Leading the operations of accounting, reporting systems, and transaction processing while adhering to GAAP and regulatory standards.

• Ensuring the month-end accounting close is completed accurately and on time, providing the FP&A team with necessary data for variance analysis and reporting.

• Coordinating and finalizing annual external audits along with necessary filings, including IRS Form 990.

• Managing external compliance matters such as tax receipts, 1099 forms, and state registrations.

• Overseeing treasury operations and associated internal controls.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls to protect organizational assets.

• Developing and sustaining policies and training programs related to procurement, payments, employee expenses, and related processes.

• Ensuring appropriate stewardship and compliance concerning donor-restricted funds.

• Identifying and evaluating accounting, compliance, and operational risks.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team.

• Managing the relationship with Charity Navigator, including overseeing all necessary portal submissions.

• Ensuring timely submission of federal, state, and local regulatory filings and registrations.

• Supporting the implementation and enhancement of accounting and financial reporting systems (e.g., NetSuite and associated tools) with a focus on:

• maintaining robust system security and controls and

• optimizing the chart of accounts to better support critical business needs.

• Overseeing the organization's insurance portfolio to ensure adequate coverage and protections.

• Collaborating with organizational leaders to support cross-functional initiatives and operational requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including non-profit accounting and successful audit management.

• Active CPA license required.

• Strong experience in managing clean financial statement audits and internal controls.

• Experience collaborating with senior leaders on financial reporting and operational issues.

• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced or evolving environments.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across FP&A, engineering, HR, and fundraising.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO.

• Summer Fridays.

• 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment.

• Annual bonus potential through The Pool.

• 401k plan with employer match.

• Medical coverage at 85% along with Dental/Vision contributions.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent daycare FSA.

• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).

• 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.

• Stipends for home office setup, professional development, and a unique You-do-You perk.

• TSA Pre-check reimbursement.

• Flexible working hours; team members are expected to be online from 10am to 4pm ET, regardless of location, plus an additional three hours per day asynchronously, accounting for an hour for lunch.

• 2-4 annual travel requirements to enhance team alignment, connection, and in-person collaboration.