
Controller
charity: water
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $145,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Leading accounting operations, reporting systems, and transaction processing in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Ensuring accurate and timely month close that provides the FP&A team with data for variance analysis and reporting
- Coordinating and completing annual external audits and required filings, including Form 990
- Overseeing treasury operations and related internal controls
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls that safeguard organizational assets
- Developing and maintaining policies and training related to procurement, payments, employee expenses, and supporting processes
- Ensuring proper stewardship and compliance related to donor-restricted funds
- Identifying and assessing accounting, compliance, and operational risks
- Managing, coaching, and developing the accounting team
- Ensuring timely submission of federal, state, and local regulatory filings and registrations
- Supporting the implementation and optimization of accounting and financial reporting systems (e.g., NetSuite and related tools)
- Collaborating with leaders across the organization to support cross-functional initiatives and operational need
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including audit exposure
- Active CPA license
- Strong experience managing clean financial statement audits and internal controls
- Experience partnering with senior leaders on financial reporting and operational matters
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performing accounting team
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and CRM platforms such as Salesforce
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Summer Fridays
- 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
- Annual bonus potential through The Pool
- 401k plan + employer match
- Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
- FSA + dependent day care FSA
- Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
- 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
- Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
- TSA Pre-check reimbursement
- 2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPfinancial reportinginternal controlsvariance analysisauditprocurementtransaction processingrisk assessmentfinancial statement auditsaccounting operations
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingteam developmentcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinganalytical skillstime management
Certifications
CPA