Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller

Circular Action Alliance• Remote, US,

3d•$162,000 - $182,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller will serve as CAA’s Financial Controller and build the accounting infrastructure for a growing, multi-state producer responsibility organization. The role owns accounting operations, regulatory and internal management reporting, audit, tax reporting and compliance, internal controls, risk management, and the financial ERP platform, identified as Workday Financials. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership role focused on creating scalable systems, supporting the accounting function, managing a high-performing team, challenging existing practices, and partnering with the business. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is a member of CAA’s Financial Leadership Team. It partners with senior leaders to shape accounting practices, strengthen financial discipline, and support informed decision-making as the organization expands. The role oversees financial accounting operations and policies, leads accounting close and financial reporting, owns the financial ERP system, and ensures accurate and timely regulatory reporting. It also designs and leads the accounting organization, develops relationships across departments, and establishes internal controls and risk management practices.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA certification required.
At least 4 years of experience leading and managing a team or more employees.
At least 10 years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, internal controls, risk management, and mitigation strategies, with the ability to adapt as priorities evolve.
Experience creating, analyzing, and reporting financial statements.
Strong experience understanding financial systems and the ability to quickly master Workday Financials.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Ability to build, develop, lead, and engage strong teams, including direct or indirect reporting lines and remote employees.
Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to the startup nature of CAA.

Nice To Haves

Experience at corporations with $500M or more in scale and complex reporting structures.
Track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
Non-profit experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day financial accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and collections, payments to state and local authorities, bank account maintenance, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
Establish financial accounting policies and processes, including developing and managing training and job aids.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close, ensuring books—including subsidiary books—are closed on time and financial information is provided to senior leaders promptly.
Ensure quality controls across financial accounting.
Lead financial reporting activities and ensure appropriate reports are created, maintained, and made available to senior leaders on time.
Own the Financial ERP system and ensure its efficient operation, including new functionalities and enhancements.
Design and establish capabilities, policies, and processes to track and report project-level financial information.
Lead state and federal regulatory reporting and ensure financial information is filed accurately and on time.
Ensure quality controls across financial reporting.
Design, develop, recruit, and manage an organization of accountants in support of the work.
Model desired behaviors and ensure accounting, reporting, and finance teams are engaged, motivated, valued, and performing at their best.
Develop positive and supportive relationships with department leaders throughout the organization.
Provide organization-wide leadership and direction as necessary to implement internal control structures, processes, and systems that support complete and accurate financial statements.
Understand, design, and develop appropriate internal controls and risk management policies, processes, and organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.