Controller

American Forests

Controller providing strategic financial leadership for American Forests' nonprofit operations. Overseeing accounting, compliance, and financial reporting within a remote-first workforce.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s accounting function
Ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and scalable systems that support a remote-first workforce
Oversee complex nonprofit accounting across a multi-source funding portfolio
Lead general ledger activities, including efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Maintain and enhance strong internal controls across distributed teams
Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Support the Grants and Contracts team by ensuring accounting compliance with 2 CFR 200
Oversee accounting for restricted and unrestricted contributions
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors
Lead preparation and coordination of annual financial statement audits and Single Audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA strongly preferred (or equivalent advanced certification/experience)
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience
Significant experience in nonprofit organizations
Demonstrated leadership in federal/state grants management, nonprofit GAAP, regulatory compliance, and audit processes (including Single Audits)
Expert knowledge of ASC 958, ASC 606, and ASC 842
Strong understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Advanced experience with grants and government contracting systems (e.g., Unanet, Deltek, Sage Intacct)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
vacation and sick leave
paid holidays
401(k) with match
flexible spending accounts
disability, life, and AD&D insurance
parental bonding and bereavement leave
employee assistance program
technology stipend
pet benefits
military leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

nonprofit accountingfinancial statements preparationU.S. GAAPinternal controlsfederal/state grants managementaudit processesASC 958ASC 606ASC 842Uniform Guidance

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationremote team management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA