Controller – Director of Accounting

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

📋 Description

• Supervise daily operations of the accounting team, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.

• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Guarantee accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Take ownership of revenue recognition for subscription products, earned revenue, contributions, and grants.

• Consistently apply ASC 606 and ASC 958 standards.

• Ensure precise deferred revenue balances and determinations between contributions and exchange transactions.

• Manage accounting for grants and contracts.

• Monitor net assets both with and without donor restrictions, including the release of restrictions.

• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting for funders, ensuring compliance with grant terms and federal awards.

• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Coordinate external audits, sales tax filings, and regulatory compliance obligations.

• Oversee treasury operations, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and support for investment/reserve policies.

• Develop and uphold accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Assess workflows, automate and optimize manual processes, and utilize system tools and AI.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to aid strategic decision-making and business planning.

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.

• Collaborate across different departments to enhance processes and efficiency.

• Stay updated on accounting standards, regulations, and best practices, implementing necessary changes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 12 years of pertinent accounting experience.

• At least 5 years of experience supervising or managing staff in an accounting or finance setting.

• CPA certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with SaaS and subscription accounting.

• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition for multi-year and multi-element subscription agreements.

• Understanding of deferred revenue and billing schedules.

• Knowledge of capitalization of internal-use and cloud software costs under ASC 350-40.

• Strong grasp of nonprofit accounting principles, practices, and financial controls.

• Experience in preparing or reviewing Form 990 is preferred.

• Proficient in accounting system software.

• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Stripe, UltiPro, Avalara, Tipalti, Nexonia, and PBCS is a plus.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Experience utilizing AI to enhance procedures.

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, forecasting, and financial modeling abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in a deadline-driven environment.

• Solution-oriented problem solver and self-starter with a high level of integrity.

• Adaptable and responsive to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Outstanding presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to undertake additional duties and special projects as required.

• Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural diversity.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Embodies and promotes Candid’s core values: driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Retirement contribution with an additional matching option.

• Paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.

• Paid leave time (PTO, compassionate leave, volunteer, holiday, parental).

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Pre-tax transit options.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Supplemental insurance options.

• Summer hours.

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Remote work opportunities.

• 35-hour work week.