Financial Controller

Global Energy Monitor

Financial Controller overseeing GEM's accounting function and financial data accuracy. Ensuring compliance, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making in a nonprofit setting.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,735 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

nonprofit accountingfinancial reportingaudit oversightgrant accountingGAAPfinancial analysiscash flow projectionsfinancial forecastingExceljournal entries

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescommitment to accuracycollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipadaptabilitydecision making

Certifications

CPACMAMBAMPA