Controller (Remote)
About The Position
The Controller leads the organization’s accounting operations and ensures the timeliness, accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting. The Controller leads the accounting team, maintains strong internal controls, oversees audits and regulatory filings, and partners closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to support effective financial operations. The Controller is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and for building and managing a high-performing accounting team serving both the US and UK entities. This includes ownership of the monthly close process, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, GAAP application, financial reporting, reconciliations, transactional workflows, and internal controls. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller ensures the accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements, oversees restricted fund accounting, supports accounting systems and integrations, and helps identify risks and improvement opportunities across financial operations in the US and the UK. The role also leads the annual audit process and ensures timely completion of all external compliance and regulatory filings including the 990.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including non-profit accounting experience and successful management of audits
- Active CPA license
- Strong experience managing clean financial statement audits and internal controls
- Experience partnering with senior leaders on financial reporting and operational matters
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performing accounting team
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and CRM platforms such as Salesforce
- Comfort operating in fast-paced or evolving environments
- Ability to work cross-functionally with FPA, engineering, HR, and fundraising teams
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Deep curiosity and proven ability to explore innovative solutions to improve business support
- Prior demonstrated experience implementing new financial systems with NetSuite Social Enterprise strongly preferred
- Prior international accounting experience such as supporting entities under UK GAAP or IFRS
- A thirst for innovation and creating processes that leverage AI tools
Responsibilities
- Leading accounting operations, reporting systems, and transaction processing in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Ensuring timely and accurate month accounting close that provides the FP&A team with data for variance analysis and reporting
- Coordinating and completing annual external audits and required filings, including IRS Form 990
- Managing external compliance such as tax receipts, 1099’s, and state registrations.
- Overseeing treasury operations and related internal controls
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls that safeguard organizational assets
- Developing and maintaining policies and training related to procurement, payments, employee expenses, and supporting processes
- Ensuring proper stewardship and compliance related to donor-restricted funds
- Identifying and assessing accounting, compliance, and operational risks
- Managing, coaching, and developing the accounting team
- Managing the relationship with Charity Navigator, including overseeing all required portal submissions
- Ensuring timely submission of federal, state, and local regulatory filings and registrations
- Supporting the implementation and optimization of accounting and financial reporting systems (e.g., NetSuite and related tools) with a specific focus on: maintaining robust system security and controls and optimizing the chart of accounts to more fully support critical business needs
- Maintaining the organization's insurance portfolio to ensure adequate coverage and protections.
- Collaborating with leaders across the organization to support cross-functional initiatives and operational need
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Summer Fridays
- 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
- Annual bonus potential through The Pool
- 401k plan + employer match
- Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
- FSA + dependent day care FSA
- Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
- 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
- Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
- TSA Pre-check reimbursement
- Flexible working hours; team members are expected to be online 10am - 4pm ET regardless of location, plus three hours per day asynchronously, which factors in an hour for lunch
- 2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
