Controller

Convergent Research

. Oversee the full accounting operation across Convergent, its disregarded entities, and subsidiaries .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing full accounting operations, including federal grants compliance, multi-entity consolidation, and audit preparation. Proficient in developing policies, procedures, and internal controls while translating complex accounting matters for diverse stakeholders.

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Full Accounting Cycle ExperienceFederal Grants Compliance Program DevelopmentAudit and Single Audit ExperienceFund Accounting and Revenue RecognitionGAAP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fund AccountingMulti-Entity ConsolidationRevenue RecognitionFederal Grants ComplianceAudit PreparationPolicy WritingInternal Control DocumentationAccounting Systems ProficiencyBudgetingCost Allocation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationDecision-MakingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

2 CFR Part 200Form 990Nonprofit AccountingConditional GrantsRestricted GiftsIntercompany TransactionsDonor Restriction TrackingSEFACost ShareProcurement Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the full accounting operation across Convergent, its disregarded entities, and subsidiaries
Oversee monthly reconciliation and close, including consolidation and intercompany accounting
Set the close calendar and review standards
Manage and develop Finance & Accounting Managers
Design and implement Convergent’s federal grants compliance program under 2 CFR Part 200
Establish policies, procedures, internal controls, allowable cost review, time and effort reporting, cost allocation, indirect and fringe rate support, and subrecipient monitoring
Oversee each federal award from setup through closeout
Review budget-to-actuals, burn rates, cost share, drawdowns, invoicing, federal financial reports, SEFA, and procurement documentation
Lead annual audit and Single Audit preparation, including PBC requests, supporting schedules, SEFA, and corrective action plans
Coordinate Form 990 workpapers and own regulatory financial reporting
Oversee revenue recognition, donor restriction tracking and releases, payroll allocations, and time and effort reporting
Review monthly financial reports and improve decision-making insights
Write and maintain accounting SOPs and internal control documentation
Improve workflows and systems and strengthen controls across entities
Partner with the Head of Finance to transition work from the outsourced accounting firm in-house
Support annual budgeting, financial policies, internal control design, and chart of accounts changes
Make financial insights accessible to scientists, engineers, and program leads

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep, hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle in nonprofits
Experience with fund accounting, net asset restrictions, multi-entity consolidation, and revenue recognition for contributions, grants, and exchange transactions
Experience researching and documenting technical GAAP positions, including conditional grants, restricted gifts, leases, and intercompany transactions
Extensive audit and Single Audit experience
Experience filing Form 990s
Knowledge of all components of 2 CFR Part 200
Experience building federal grant compliance programs from the ground up
Experience writing policies, procedures, and control documentation
Experience standing up systems and auditing federal grant compliance programs
Experience across agencies and award types, including grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions
Experience leading accounting teams, including managers
Firm grasp of accounting systems and comfort working with multiple systems
Ability to translate complex accounting matters into plain English
Knowledge of GAAP and federal grant compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rare chance to build institutional architecture for frontier science and work with experts from different fields
Competitive salary of $176,000
5-10% premium for especially high cost of labor locations or the NYC office
Up to a 6% 401k match
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, with most options fully covered for employees and dependents
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance options
19 holidays, including a full week off at the end of the year
3 weeks PTO with tenure increases
Separate sick and parental leave allotments
Generous fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement
Education and professional development benefits
Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities
3x/year offsite team retreats
Additional opportunities to meet teammates in person