Controller

American Forests

Controller overseeing nonprofit accounting for American Forests, ensuring financial integrity and compliance. Leading a remote-first team and managing multi-source funding across various programs.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead general ledger activities firmly in a remote-first environment.
Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (including ASC 958).
Maintain and enhance strong internal controls across distributed teams, field operations, and growing program scale.
Develop, document, and update accounting policies and procedures to promote consistency, scalability, and audit readiness.
Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set clear performance expectations, foster professional growth, and build capacity for organizational expansion.
Support the Grants and Contracts team ensuring accounting compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and sponsor-specific requirements for federal, state, and foundation grants.
Direct indirect cost allocation methodologies, recovery processes, and monthly indirect rate statements; partner with CFO and Grants and Contracts team on NICRA negotiations and rate applications.
Oversee accounting for restricted and unrestricted contributions in compliance with ASC 958.
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and lead preparation and coordination of annual financial statement audits and Single Audits (as applicable).

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
a 401(k) with match
flexible spending accounts
disability, life, and AD&D insurance
parental bonding and bereavement leave
employee assistance program
a technology stipend
pet benefits
military leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statements preparationU.S. GAAPnonprofit accounting standardsinternal controlsaccounting policies and proceduresindirect cost allocationNICRA negotiationsrestricted contributions accountingASC 958ASC 606

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringperformance managementprofessional growthorganizational capacity buildinganalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationremote team management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPAadvanced certification