Financial Controller

• Own the month-end and year-end close process across US and UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Oversee external bookkeeping, manage audits, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and UK accounting standards.
• Serve as primary NetSuite administrator, improve financial systems and controls, and lead the accounting and payments team as the organization scales.

This role ensures the financial integrity and scalability of CEA, enabling effective allocation of resources to address global poverty, animal suffering, and existential risks through evidence-based giving.

• Significant experience in an accounting or financial controller role, ideally within a US 501(c)(3), UK charity, or complex multi-entity organization.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and/or UK accounting standards, with hands-on experience managing close process, preparing financial statements, and leading audits.
• Experience managing or supervising staff, with a track record of developing team members.
• Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite strongly preferred) and advanced spreadsheet skills.

Full-time remote position. Compensation: US total package $131,988 (base $119,989 + 10% 401k); UK total package £79,402 (base £72,184 + 10% pension). Benefits include private health insurance, flexible hours, $6,000/£5,000 professional development allowance, $6,000/£5,000 mental health support, extended parental leave, ergonomic equipment, 25 days paid vacation.