charity: water · 5 hours ago
Controller (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expcharity: water is an organization focused on providing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. The Controller leads the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting while managing a high-performing accounting team.
CharityNon Profit
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in nonprofit accounting and compliance, including restricted funds
Experience supporting systems implementations or process improvements
Comfort operating in fast-paced or evolving environments
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
Company
charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit organization that supplies clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-04-08Grant
2013-05-13Seed· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Harrison
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-04-24
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