Controller

Unite America • Denver, CO

3d • 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

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
• Relocation stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed