Controller

Title: Controller

Organization: WorkMoney, Inc.

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: United States / Remote, <10% travel

Term: Full-Time, Exempt, requires U.S. work authorization

Compensation: $165,000.00 - $185,000.00 Annually

To Apply: LINK

Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; Target start June 2025

About WorkMoney, Inc.

At WorkMoney.org, we are dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of hard working Americans. Founded on the belief of the American dream, we strive to provide our members with the tools, resources, and support they need to navigate their financial journeys with confidence. 

We don't stop at individual support. At WorkMoney, we believe in systemic change and actively advocate for policies that promote economic fairness and opportunity. By amplifying the voices of our members and engaging policymakers, we strive to create a more just and equitable economic landscape.

We believe that financial stability should be accessible for everyone and we're here to make that a reality. By offering financial tools and resources, fostering a supportive environment and championing policy changes, we empower our members to take control of their finances and build a more secure future.  

Join us at WorkMoney, Inc. and become part of an organization dedicated to making sure all Americans can afford to live a good life.

About the Controller Role

WorkMoney, Inc. is seeking a seasoned and strategic Controller to lead our accounting operations and help power our next stage of growth. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a key financial leader who ensures financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all accounting functions while building systems that scale a growing, mission-driven organization.

You’ll oversee a high-performing team and lead the full scope of accounting functions - from  A/P, A/R, and payroll, to monthly close, the general ledger, and audits, while strengthening internal controls, optimizing financial systems, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and funder requirements. You’ll work cross-functionally daily, translating financing complexity into clarity, and partnering with teams across the organization for data-informed financial decisions that drive impact.

This role is ideal for a mission-driven financial leader who thrives in both the details and the big picture - someone who brings operational excellence, builds scalable infrastructure, leads with a people-first approach, and contributes with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. As we continue to grow, you’ll be at the forefront of evolving our financial systems and structures to meet the demands of a dynamic organization.

A typical day might include:

• Ensuring financial operations run with precision and purpose. You’re overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions - including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and monthly close - bringing structure, consistency, and integrity to every detail so the organization can move forward with confidence.
• Translating complexity into clarity. You’re reviewing the monthly close process and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements, ensuring the details are solid while surfacing strategic insights that help teams make informed, mission-aligned decisions.
• Serving as a trusted partner. You’re collaborating with colleagues across teams/departments, making funder requirements less intimidating, bringing clarity to budgets, and helping teams feel confident about the numbers behind their work.
• Improving systems with purpose. You’re working cross-functionally to scope improvements to accounting systems and tools - maybe optimizing workflows or leading an automation project to make processes faster, smoother, and more reliable.
• Leading with precision and grace. You’re coordinating with auditors to ensure a seamless audit process, staying several steps ahead on documentation, timelines, and communication - because you know that compliance can be rigorous yet collaborative.
• Strengthening internal safeguards. You’re reviewing and refining financial policies and internal controls, striking a thoughtful balance between risk mitigation and organizational flexibility.
• Making finance accessible. You’re meeting with department leads to review forecasts, explain variances, and offer guidance - all in plain language that helps non-finance colleagues feel empowered to lead their budgets with confidence.
• Ensuring integrity across funds. You’re overseeing grant and restricted fund accounting, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while helping tell a clear financial story to funders.
• Thinking like a builder. You’re identifying areas where processes, systems, or structures need to evolve - and proposing thoughtful, scalable solutions to help finance better serve the mission.
• Building team capacity. You’re mentoring a team member through a challenge, celebrating a recent win, and identifying new opportunities for growth - because investing in your team’s development is central to how you lead.

Essential Qualifications

• Mission & Values Alignment. You are inspired by the WorkMoney mission and are passionate about advancing economic fairness and opportunity. You are deeply committed to meaningfully improving the financial well-being of everyday Americans and fostering a fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace where employees can thrive. You believe that policies should empower, not just enforce, and you’re committed to balancing compliance with compassion.
• Financial Leadership & Integrity. With at least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4 or more years in a leadership role, you bring deep accounting expertise and a track record of leading high-performing teams with integrity, clarity, and accountability. You understand how to build trust through accurate, timely reporting and transparent financial operations. You’ve overseen complex audits, developed internal controls, and implemented best-in-class practices to ensure financial health and sustainability.
• GAAP Mastery & Technical Excellence. You are fluent in GAAP and technical accounting standards and have successfully managed financial operations for organizations with $40M+ across multiple entities, including 501(c)4 and 501(c)(3). You know how to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and you’re energized by designing systems and structures that scale with growth.
• Systems Thinker & Operational Builder. You’re not just an accountant - you’re a systems thinker who understands how financial infrastructure supports long-term strategy. You’ve led system implementations or upgrades, optimized workflows, and streamlined processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and clarity across the board.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator. You excel at building relationships across teams and communicating financial concepts in ways that are accessible, empowering, and actionable. You see Finance as a partner to the entire organization and proactively support team members with the tools, training, and insights they need to make informed decisions.
• Nonprofit or Mission-Driven Experience. You understand the unique requirements of nonprofit accounting - including grant and fund accounting, indirect cost rates, and funder compliance. You’ve led successful audits and tax filings (i.e. Form 990) and you’re confident in navigating the nuances of restricted funds and complex reporting structures.
• Change Leader & Scaler. You’ve helped organizations evolve - whether by scaling teams, improving systems, or building new processes. You’re skilled at identifying what’s needed now and building for what’s next, balancing urgency with sustainability.
• People-Centered. You lead with empathy, clarity, and a deep investment in your team’s growth and well-being. You set clear goals, offer meaningful feedback, and foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation
• Experience supporting participatory budgeting and/or collaborative financial planning

At WorkMoney, Inc., we're proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth. In addition to competitive salaries, we invest in your success and create a work environment that's as dynamic and rewarding as the work we do! We fully cover the premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, our retirement plan includes up to a 6% employer match for IRA contributions and we contribute toward your student debt repayment. You'll enjoy five weeks of paid vacation each year, alongside generous paid family and medical leaves. To further enhance your work experience, we offer stipends for remote work expenses, professional development, health & wellness, and cell/internet data usage.

As part of our commitment to pay transparency and equity in our organization, the starting annual salary for this position is $165,000.00 - $185,000.00.

Why join our team?

At the heart of our work is a commitment to meaningful innovation and impact. We take on ambitious projects, driven by a shared mission to create lasting change. Our team thrives in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment where adaptability, collaboration, and creativity are celebrated. We combine hard work with ingenuity and approach challenges fearlessly, always learning, growing, and supporting one another along the way. Partnering with exceptional people, we celebrate successes, learn from experience, and truly enjoy the journey together. If you’re looking to make a difference while working alongside a passionate, purpose-driven team, we’d love to have you with us.

WorkMoney, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

To Apply

Follow the link to the application page, complete the required fields, and submit a resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**Please do not reach out directly to any team members. If you'd like more information or to check the status of your application, email careers@workmoney.org