Controller (Remote)

Jobgether

2d • $140,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will take ownership of the organization’s accounting operations and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting across multiple entities. You will lead and develop a high-performing accounting team while partnering closely with senior leadership to support strong financial governance and operational decision-making. The position offers broad exposure across reporting, audits, internal controls, and systems optimization in a remote-first environment. You will oversee complex accounting workflows, support strategic initiatives, and help identify risks and improvement opportunities. This is an impactful role for a hands-on leader who values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support the organization’s ability to operate effectively, transparently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including audit exposure
• Active CPA license
• Proven experience managing clean financial statement audits and designing or maintaining internal controls
• Strong ability to partner with senior leaders on financial reporting, compliance, and operational matters
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing accounting teams
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce
• Comfort operating in fast-paced or evolving organizations and supporting systems or process improvements

Nice To Haves

• Bonus experience in nonprofit accounting, restricted funds, or compliance environments

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, transactional workflows, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Own and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support FP&A analysis and leadership decision-making
• Coordinate and lead annual external audits and oversee the preparation and submission of required regulatory filings, including Form 990
• Oversee treasury operations and design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls that safeguard organizational assets
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and training related to procurement, payments, expenses, and internal processes
• Ensure proper accounting, stewardship, and compliance for donor-restricted funds and other regulated financial activities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate accounting, compliance, and operational risks across U.S. and U.K. entities
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Support the implementation, optimization, and integration of accounting and financial reporting systems such as NetSuite
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders throughout the organization to support operational needs and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $140,000–$145,000
• Fully remote role within the United States
• Unlimited paid time off and Summer Fridays
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Annual bonus potential
• 401k plan with employer match
• Medical coverage at 85% with dental and vision contributions
• Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Stipends for home office setup, professional development, and personal wellness
• TSA PreCheck reimbursement
• Occasional team travel (2–4 times per year) to support alignment and collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level