Circular Action Alliance

Director of Accounting – Corporate Controller

Circular Action Alliance
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $162,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on internal controls and risk management. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing accounting teams while effectively collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

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CPAWorkday FinancialsFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsTeam Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as CAA’s Financial Controller and build accounting infrastructure for a growing, multi-state producer responsibility organization
  • Own accounting operations, regulatory reporting, internal management reporting, audit, tax reporting and compliance, internal controls, risk management, and the Workday Financials ERP platform
  • Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, collections, payments to state and local authorities, bank account maintenance, reconciliations, and cash management
  • Establish financial accounting policies and processes, including training and job-aid development and management
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities
  • Ensure books are closed on time and financial information is delivered to senior leaders
  • Lead financial reporting activities and ensure timely, accurate reports
  • Own the financial ERP system and oversee operations, enhancements, and new functionality
  • Establish processes to track and report project-level financial information
  • Lead state and federal regulatory reporting
  • Design, develop, recruit, and manage a large accounting organization
  • Build relationships with department leaders and provide organization-wide leadership
  • Implement internal control structures, processes, and systems supporting complete and accurate financial statements
  • Design and develop internal controls and risk-management policies and processes
  • Report to the Chief Financial Officer and serve on the Financial Leadership Team
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA required
  • 4+ years leading and managing a team or more employees
  • At least 10+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Experience preferably in $500M+ corporations with complex reporting structures
  • Track record of building and managing high performing teams
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and mitigation strategies
  • Experience creating, analyzing, and reporting financial statements
  • Strong experience understanding financial systems
  • Ability to quickly master Workday Financials
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly paced environment
  • Non-profit experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote work
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Application accommodations available upon request

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Hard Skills
Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingRegulatory ReportingRisk ManagementFinancial Statement AnalysisAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableCash ManagementAudit ComplianceTax Reporting
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Workday Financials ERP
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAAdvanced Degree in Accounting or Finance
Industry Keywords
Non-Profit ExperienceMulti-State OperationsFinancial InfrastructureProject-Level Financial TrackingHigh Performing Teams