Financial Controller 1

Posted 10 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Oakland, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Consumer Web • Mobile • Social Impact • Software
The Role
Volunteer Financial Controller responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, dashboards, nonprofit compliance, tax support, and internal controls. The role collaborates remotely with leadership and board stakeholders to strengthen financial accuracy, transparency, and sustainability.
Summary Generated by Built In

Help Strengthen Democracy Through Civic Technology

WeVote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic technology organization powered by more than 250 volunteers across the United States. Our mission is to help voters make informed decisions through accessible, technology-driven voter education tools.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to help oversee and strengthen our financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to apply their expertise to a meaningful cause while collaborating with a high-impact national volunteer team.

Time Commitment: 3-5+ hours per week
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Type: Volunteer Role

Fraud & Phishing Warning

Please apply directly through the WeVote volunteer application portal:

https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply

For your security, do not submit applications through third-party job boards or unofficial websites. Applications are only accepted through our official volunteer applicant tracking system.

About WeVote

WeVote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that leverages technology to increase voter participation and civic engagement. As a Fast Forward-supported nonprofit technology organization, we develop tools that help voters access reliable election information and make confident voting decisions.

Learn more at www.WeVote.US.

What You'll Do

As a Volunteer Financial Controller, you will help ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and sustainability across the organization by:

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
  • Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, expense tracking, and general ledger activities
  • Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
  • Monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements
  • Helping improve financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation
  • Developing financial dashboards, metrics, and reporting packages for leadership and board stakeholders
  • Supporting nonprofit financial compliance and tax filing requirements
  • Recommending financial controls, policies, and best practices to strengthen operational effectiveness
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
  • Professional experience in accounting, finance, controllership, or financial management
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience with accounting systems and financial software platforms
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment
  • Commitment to WeVote's mission of strengthening civic participation and voter engagement
  • Availability of at least 3 hours per week during core collaboration hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM ET)
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent financial credentials
  • Experience with nonprofit accounting or nonprofit financial management
  • Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or boards of directors
  • Knowledge of internal controls, audits, and financial compliance practices
Why Volunteer With WeVote?
  • Make a direct impact on voter engagement and democratic participation
  • Apply your professional expertise to a meaningful national mission
  • Collaborate with talented volunteers across technology, operations, communications, and civic engagement
  • Expand your leadership experience and professional network
  • Gain exposure to nonprofit leadership and governance


* Fraud and phishing warning * 

Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you!!

Skills Required

  • Professional experience in accounting, finance, controllership, or financial management
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience with accounting systems and financial software platforms
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment
  • Commitment to strengthening civic participation and voter engagement
  • Availability of at least 3 hours per week during Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM ET core collaboration hours
  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent financial credentials
  • Experience with nonprofit accounting or nonprofit financial management
  • Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or boards of directors
  • Knowledge of internal controls, audits, and financial compliance practices
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
200 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

WeVote is a nonpartisan, open-source nonprofit startup building next-generation voting technology. It aims to help voters understand their ballots, vote their values, and get out the vote by collaborating with friends and trusted sources, simplifying the voting experience.

Similar Jobs

Zscaler Logo Zscaler

Senior Director, Scaled Partner Sales

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
2 Locations
8697 Employees
233K-291K Annually

Circle Logo Circle

Senior Internal Auditor - Technology

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3
In-Office or Remote
25 Locations
1050 Employees
113K-134K Annually

Circle Logo Circle

Staff Software Engineer

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3
In-Office or Remote
12 Locations
1050 Employees
195K-258K Annually

ServiceNow Logo ServiceNow

Global Sales Coach

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Remote or Hybrid
San Diego, CA, USA
29000 Employees
114K-176K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Ford Energy Thumbnail
Automotive • Software • Energy • Utilities • Manufacturing • Renewable Energy
Glendale, Kentucky
55 Employees
Revel Thumbnail
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software
Marina Del Rey, California
70 Employees
Blee Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech • Software
New York, New York
33 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account