Controller (Remote)

charity: water

4d • $140,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Controller leads the organization’s accounting operations and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting. This role manages the accounting team, maintains strong internal controls, oversees audits and regulatory filings, and partners closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to support effective financial operations.
The Controller is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and for building and managing a high-performing accounting team serving both the US and UK entities. This includes ownership of the monthly close process, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, GAAP application, financial reporting, reconciliations, transactional workflows, and internal controls.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller ensures the accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements, oversees restricted fund accounting, supports accounting systems and integrations, and helps identify risks and improvement opportunities across financial operations in the US and the UK. The role also leads the annual audit process and ensures timely completion of all external compliance and regulatory filings.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit accounting and compliance, including restricted funds
• Experience supporting systems implementations or process improvements
• Comfort operating in fast-paced or evolving environments

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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