Director, U.S Controller

Waterford.org

4d•$130,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, U.S. Controller is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing all domestic accounting operations for Waterford.org. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role directs the accounting team, ensures the integrity of financial reporting, and drives the tactical execution of Waterford’s financial operations. The position partners across the organization to support strategic initiatives, maintain strong internal controls, and ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and grant requirements. This role is ideal for a mission driven leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting Waterford’s work to expand educational access and equity for children and families.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting; Master’s degree, CPA preferred.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit or governmental accounting preferred.
Proven leadership experience directing, mentoring, and motivating accounting teams.
Strong digital literacy, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with NetSuite preferred; experience with Stampli, RAMP, and Salesforce a plus; system implementation experience a plus.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily operations of the U.S. accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely month end and year end close processes, including A/P, A/R, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Drives results with minimal supervision, ensuring the accounting team meets deadlines, maintains high standards, and delivers reliable financial information.
Creates tactical plans that translate organizational priorities into clear accounting processes, timelines, and deliverables.
Provides leadership, coaching, and development to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversees the preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, and footnotes for the annual financial statement audit; serves as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
Maintains strong internal controls and safeguards for revenue, expenditures, and program budgets
Ensures proper documentation and consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Applies sound professional judgment to evaluate accounting practices and ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies.
Works across the organization on projects that require accounting expertise, including grant proposals, program reporting, and cross departmental initiatives.
Partners with Finance, Operations, Development, and Program teams to support accurate reporting, budgeting, and compliance with grant and contract requirements.
Provides financial data, insights, and recommendations to the Corporate Controller, CFO, and CEO to support decision making.
Oversees the maintenance and enhancement of accounting systems, including NetSuite.
Collaborates in the design, planning, and deployment of system improvements and new financial applications.
Evaluates business processes and recommends improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Provides input into strategic decisions that impact the accounting function and broader finance organization.
Contributes to the development of the annual budget by providing accurate financial data, insights, and recommendations.
Supports the Corporate Controller and CFO with special projects, financial analysis, and reporting.
Other duties as assigned.