Circular Action Alliance
Circular Action Alliance
11 – 50 Employees
Non-profitSocial Impact
Circular Action Alliance is a nonprofit social-impact organization focused on building a circular economy for paper and packaging. Its work includes coordinating producer-funded recycling programs, developing and submitting plans under extended producer responsibility laws such as California’s SB 54, and supporting stronger recycling access and responsible end markets. The organization also helps producers navigate participation through registration resources, a producer resource center, fee-setting consultation, and a steering committee. Circular Action Alliance operates across several U.S. states, including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, and Minnesota.

Remote Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller

Build Circular Action Alliance’s accounting infrastructure, controls, reporting, and ERP capabilities. Lead finance operations for a growing, multi-state producer responsibility organization.

Description

  • Serve as financial controller and build accounting infrastructure for a growing, multi-state producer responsibility organization.
  • Direct accounting operations, regulatory and management reporting, audits, tax compliance, internal controls, risk management, and Workday Financials.
  • Oversee receivables, payables, invoicing, collections, payments to public authorities, bank accounts, reconciliations, and cash management.
  • Set financial accounting policies and processes, and oversee training and job-aid development.
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
  • Close the books on schedule and deliver financial information to senior leaders.
  • Lead financial reporting and ensure reports are accurate and delivered on time.
  • Manage the financial ERP system, including operations, enhancements, and new functionality.
  • Create processes for tracking and reporting project-level financial information.
  • Lead state and federal regulatory reporting.
  • Build, recruit, and manage a large accounting team.
  • Develop relationships with department leaders and provide leadership across the organization.
  • Implement controls, processes, and systems that support complete and accurate financial statements.
  • Develop internal control and risk-management policies and processes.
  • Report to the Chief Financial Officer and serve on the Financial Leadership Team.
  • Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in accounting or finance.
  • CPA certification required.
  • At least four years of experience leading and managing a team.
  • At least ten years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
  • Experience in corporations with revenues of $500 million or more and complex reporting structures preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
  • Experience preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial statements.
  • Strong understanding of financial systems.
  • Ability to learn Workday Financials quickly.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Nonprofit experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work.
  • Equal employment opportunity.
  • Application accommodations available upon request.

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