Controller

Unite America•Denver, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

Unite America seeks a full-time Controller. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Finance & Strategy and serving as a key member of the Strategy & Operations team, the Controller will lead accounting operations across a portfolio of affiliated entities. This role owns the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting—including close, controls, and cash management—ensuring leadership has clear, decision-ready financial information. This is a hands-on role in a lean, multi-entity environment, with direct responsibility for executing core accounting processes. Over time, the Controller will build and scale the function, strengthening infrastructure, systems, and team capacity as the organization grows. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in GAAP and multi-entity financial management, paired with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insights on financial performance, variances, and risk. They proactively identify issues, implement practical solutions, and continuously improve processes and controls. This person is a strong communicator who can partner across teams, align stakeholders around financial realities, and exercise sound judgment in navigating the complexities of related but distinct entities. This role is open to remote candidates, with the option to be based in Denver, CO. Travel 1–2 times per quarter for team meetings and retreats is required. Unite America offers a relocation stipend for those interested in moving to Denver. Unite America believes that there is strength in diversity and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leading accounting functions in multi-entity environments
Comfort operating in environments with evolving systems, with the ability to build and improve infrastructure over time
Strong command of GAAP and high-quality financial reporting standards
Ability to analyze and interpret large, evolving datasets, including unstructured data
Experience managing compliance and financial reporting across multi-entity environments
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations

Nice To Haves

CPA (or equivalent) preferred
Deep expertise in multi-entity environments, ideally within highly regulated settings
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insights on financial performance, variances, and risk
Proactively identify issues, implement practical solutions, and continuously improve processes and controls
Strong communicator who can partner across teams, align stakeholders around financial realities, and exercise sound judgment in navigating the complexities of related but distinct entities
Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and entity-level accounting, with the ability to navigate complexity without sacrificing accuracy
Experience operating across multiple entities, including designing and managing allocation methodologies
Successful track record in startup or high-growth environments, with comfort building processes from the ground up
Ability to balance rigor with speed, exercising sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-moving situations
Comfort operating in highly regulated or compliance-sensitive environments, with a clear understanding of risk and controls
Ability to independently research complex accounting questions and land on clear, well-reasoned recommendations
High attention to detail paired with the ability to step back and support higher-level planning and analysis
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a focus on improving processes and building scalable systems
Energy for building, motivated by creating structure, not just maintaining it

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close and financial reporting across multiple (5+) entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, allocations, reconciliations, and inter-entity transactions
Deliver clear reporting and analysis to leadership, including variances, trends, and emerging risks
Establish and enforce accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and other applicable requirements and policies
Define and document key accounting positions (e.g., revenue recognition, expense classification, allocations)
Interpret grant agreements and contracts to ensure appropriate financial treatment
Serve as the internal authority on technical accounting matters
Design and maintain an effective internal control environment across entities
Lead audit readiness and the annual audit process; serve as primary liaison with auditors and external partners and advisors
Manage tax compliance and filings in coordination with external advisors
Lead cash management across entities, maintaining visibility into balances, timing, and restrictions
Manage bank accounts, inter-entity transactions, and disbursements with strong controls
Partner on cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and alignment with organizational priorities
Monitor cash activity to identify risks, variances, and optimization opportunities
Support annual budgeting, including coordination, templates, and consolidation
Provide financial insights to guide planning, resource allocation, and decision-making
Conduct variance analysis and communicate key drivers and implications
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support organizational priorities

Benefits

Competitive Compensation (est. $120k-$145k)
401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Training & Professional Development
Wellness Resources
Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Relocation stipend