Controller

charity: water

Controller managing financial reporting and compliance at charity: water, leading the accounting team and ensuring accuracy. Responsible for audits, regulatory filings, and financial operations.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,903 - $154,993 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading accounting operations, reporting systems, and transaction processing in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Ensuring timely and accurate month accounting close that provides the FP&A team with data for variance analysis and reporting
Coordinating and completing annual external audits and required filings, including IRS Form 990
Managing external compliance such as tax receipts, 1099’s, and state registrations.
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
Managing the relationship with Charity Navigator, including overseeing all required portal submissions
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) with a specific focus on:
maintaining robust system security and controls and
optimizing the chart of accounts to more fully support critical business needs
Maintaining the organization's insurance portfolio to ensure adequate coverage and protections.
Collaborating with leaders across the organization to support cross-functional initiatives and operational need

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience including non-profit accounting experience and successful management of audits
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
Comfort operating in fast-paced or evolving environments
Ability to work cross-functionally with FPA, engineering, HR, and fundraising teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible working hours; team members are expected to be online 10am - 4pm ET regardless of location, plus three hours per day asynchronously, which factors in an hour for lunch
2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPfinancial reportinginternal controlsaudit managementrisk assessmentprocurement policiesfinancial statement auditsaccounting operationstransaction processingvariance analysis

Soft Skills

team managementcoachingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilitystrategic thinkingrelationship management

Certifications

CPA licenseBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance