Director of Finance (Controller and FP&A)
About the Company:
Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and change.
Role Summary:
The Director of Finance is responsible for leading both strategic finance and accounting operations. this role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while driving budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support business decision-making. The director of Finance partners closely with executive leadership to improve financial performance, scale operations, and support growth initiatives.
This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MI, NC, NV, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT and/or WA.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Generally, any combination of education that would provide the required knowledge and skills for successful performance would qualify. A typical method of demonstrating these requirements would be:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred; MBA preferred
EXPERIENCE:
10–15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including both controllership and FP&A responsibilities. Experience in professional services, multi-entity, or high-growth environments preferred. Demonstrated experience leading financial operations and strategic finance initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Advanced accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
- Financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling
- Financial systems and tools (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, BI/reporting platforms)
- Revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit processes
- Purposes, methods, and practices of financial and accounting record keeping
- Basic accrual accounting principles and procedures
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
- Proper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills
- Ability to effectively listen to and empathize with customers
- Align with Charter Impact’s mission, vision, and core values
- Maintain a collaborative team environment
- Adapt quickly to change
- Translate financial data into actionable insights
- Work independently
- Perform calculations accurately
- Prepare accurate financial reports
- Identify and correct errors
- QuickBooks Online, QBAO
- Sage Intacct or similar platforms
- Power BI or Tableau
- ADP, Paychex, or Intuit payroll systems
Candidates must also have the ability to:
Experience with the following is a plus:
What's in it for You?
Charter Impact strives to be an employer of choice for highly motivated and mission-driven professionals. We are committed to fostering a team environment where all members work together to achieve common goals, and where staff are supported, challenged and inspired in their work.