Controller

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Controller leading accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance for charity: water. Overseeing audits and managing a high-performing accounting team in a remote setting.

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

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

charity: water

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We bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries

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