Assistant Controller

The Organization and Role

About Access Now 

Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors to bring a human rights agenda to the use, development, and governance of digital technologies, and to intervene where technologies adversely impact our human rights. By combining direct technical support, strategic advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.

About this role 

The Assistant Controller implements finance, accounting and reporting activities, and assists in the day-to-day finance operations of Access now’s global budget of approximately $15 million. They function as a senior financial analyst supporting the key objectives of Access Now by ensuring that the Organization has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation, and leads for exceptional audit results.

The Assistant Controller works closely with the global Finance Team, program leaders and team members, to educate on finance and accounting procedures, and to explore how the Finance Team can support program operations. The Assistant Controller reports through the Financial Controller.

What you will do

As Assistant Controller you will drive and support activities that span our global finance functions, with varying duties specific to the financial operations of our Costa Rica, Europe, and/or US finance centers. Duties will include, and not be limited to:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, yearly combined Financial Statement and Analysis
• Assisting with budgeting and monthly close processes
• Update and project cash flows, and review revenue recognition according to GAAP accounting standards
• Review internal controls and processes
• Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, organizational policies, and relevant legal regulations
• Prepare audit schedules and provide support for audit activities
• Review net assets and restricted cash analysis
• Recommend policy and process improvements
• Partner with regional accountants across global regions to review local financial statements
• Prepare and produce budget documents, and actual-to-budget analyses for division directors
• Support preparation of financial statements and analysis for board meetings
• Lead in research of financial strategies, and implementation of systems
• Assist in global implementation of the annual RightsCon summit series, if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, education, and mindset you will bring

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP (ASC 958) accounting standards and principles related to contributions and grants
• At least five years experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong working knowledge of financial strategies
• Strong financial reporting experience, along with the ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems, with advanced Excel (Pivot, Sumifs and Vlookup function) and Google Sheets expertise
• Netsuite experience in financial reports, budgets and analysis
• Multi-Currency experience other than USD
• Demonstrated budgeting, internal controls, and audit experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, detail-oriented, and to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English required; fluency in another language relevant to Access Now; e.g. Arabic, French, or Spanish is helpful
• Appropriate education and work preparation for the role, with bachelor and/or master degree equivalent in finance, accounting, or a related field, preferred
  

The Details

Location

This is a full-time position, with preference for candidates located in the United States, in the NY metropolitan area. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. We are unable to sponsor visas or relocations for this role.  

Remuneration

Access Now offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that align competitively with locations and regions around the world. Location-specific examples of initial placement within the salary range for this role include:

• $6,930.00 USD gross monthly (United States)
  
• €6,293.58 Euro gross monthly (Belgium)
• €6,997.00 Euro gross monthly (Germany)

Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:

• Work-life balance...including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
• Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Extensive workplace flexibility
• Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave
  
• Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
  
• Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Résumé/CV (removing all personally identifying information such as age, gender, marital status, address, and photo)
• Thoughtful cover letter outlining your suitability for our role, with particular attention to your experience aligning to the core functions

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We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. 

Published 2026-04-21