Financial Controller - Remote
About The Position
Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our Finance & Operations team. The Controller is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and usability of Global Energy Monitor’s financial data and systems. This role leads the accounting function end-to-end, including oversight of financial data and systems, and ensures that financial information can be trusted to support real-time organizational decision-making. Working with the support of the Finance & Operations Director, the GEM Finance team, and an outsourced accounting firm, the Controller is responsible for building and maintaining the financial infrastructure that enables clear visibility into available restricted and unrestricted resources, alignment between spending and grant requirements, and confidence in hiring and investment decisions.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including nonprofit accounting.
- CPA, CMA, MBA/MPA, or equivalent experience in nonprofit financial management, including audit oversight, grant accounting, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing complex finances (e.g., multiple restricted grants across programs).
- Experience with QuickBooks.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP.
- Experience transitioning from start-up/manual systems to more robust nonprofit accounting system or suite of programs.
- Experience managing or supporting annual audits.
- Ability to manage monthly close and financial reporting.
- High proficiency in Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Clear communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff.
- Fluency in English.
- Candidates must currently reside and work within the United States.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (including H-1B and F-1/OPT/CPT).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with and preference for remote work environments.
- Experience with Sage Intacct or similar fund accounting software.
- Experience working with multiple business entities.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly close process in partnership with GEM’s outsourced accountant.
- GL oversight: review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Update accounting structure to reflect organizational changes over time.
- Maintain and improve forecasts, cash flow projections, and other financial tools.
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis to support decision making.
- Evaluate and implement new accounting and reporting tools.
- Design processes that improve accuracy and reduce manual work.
- Partner with staff to improve how financial data is structured and used.
- Support scalable systems that meet the needs of a growing organization.
- Lead audit preparation and serve as primary internal contact for auditors.
- Maintain strong internal controls and improve financial processes.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and funder requirements.
- Maintain compliance to grant restrictions and ensure accurate and timely information is available for grant tracking and financial reports.
- Support documentation and policy development across finance operations.
- Ad hoc support for data and reporting requests across the organization.
- Help translate financial information for non-finance staff.
Benefits
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees & contribution towards dependent coverage
- Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
- Voluntary life insurance available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan with a 5% employer match & access to a financial advisor specializing in socially responsible investing
- 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 15 sick leave days, and other leave
- Remote work stipend
- Home office set up assistance and sponsorship
- Ergonomics consultation & equipment reimbursement
- Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- 14 weeks of paid medical and/or gender-affirming care leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
