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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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, implement internal controls, and manage financial ERP systems effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CPAFinancial ReportingTeam LeadershipWorkday FinancialsAccounting Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee day-to-day financial accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and collections, payments to state and local authorities, bank account maintenance, bank 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
  • Ensure books, including subsidiary books, are closed on time and financial information is made available to senior leaders
  • Ensure quality controls across financial accounting and reporting
  • Lead financial reporting activities and ensure timely availability of appropriate reports
  • Own the Financial ERP system and oversee efficient operations, new functionalities, and enhancements
  • Design and establish capabilities, policies, and processes to track and report project-level financial information
  • Lead all state and federal regulatory reporting requirements
  • Design, develop, recruit, and manage a large organization of accountants
  • Build positive relationships with department leaders and provide organization-wide leadership
  • Implement internal control structures, processes, and systems supporting complete and accurate financial statements
  • Understand, design, and develop internal controls and risk management policies, processes, and organization
  • 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, preferably in $500M+ corporations with complex reporting structures
  • Track record of building and managing high performing teams
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, internal controls, risk management, mitigation strategies, and the ability to pivot as priorities evolve
  • Non-profit experience preferred
  • Experience creating, analyzing, reporting financial statements
  • Strong experience understanding financial systems
  • Ability to quickly master Workday Financials
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
  • Ability to build, develop, lead and engage strong teams, including remote employees
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, rapid-paced environment with flexibility
  • Ability to understand and adapt to the startup nature of CAA

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal employment opportunity employer
  • Application accommodation support

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Hard Skills
Financial AccountingAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableInvoicingCash ManagementFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsRisk ManagementFinancial Statement AnalysisRegulatory Reporting
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-Oriented
Tools & Technologies
Financial ERP SystemWorkday Financials
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
Non-Profit ExperienceFinancial LeadershipDynamic EnvironmentHigh Performing TeamsCompliance