Controller

Location: Fully remote | Must be based in the US

Job type: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Meedan is seeking a strategic, proactive, and dependable Controller to meticulously execute all financial administration and budgeting, create and manage financial and accounting system controls and standards, ensure timely financial and statistical reports for management and board use, and manage day-to-day financial operations. This role will lead the transition of Meedan’s financial operations from an outsourced model to a fully in-house system. With oversight from the COO, the Controller oversees the maintenance of internal controls and is responsible for the integrity of the organization’s financial recordkeeping. We are looking for a dynamic leader who is willing and able to address complex accounting and financial matters while building our internal finance infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manages the complete accounting process, including journal entries, month-end and year-end close, general ledger, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and annual audit.
• Owns and executes all day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll processing, expense reimbursements, bill payments, and reconciliation tasks.
• Manages the budget process (budget development and forecasting), monitors progress, and provides variance analysis and operational metrics.
• Prepares monthly and annual financial statements and supports the preparation of board reporting.
• Leads the transition from outsourced financial services to a fully in-house accounting function.
• Serves as the organization’s primary financial representative and leads preparation for the annual audit and tax filings (Form 990/990T and state filings) in coordination with an external accounting firm.
• Manages financial administration of federally and internationally funded programs, including financial training, monitoring, and compliance.
• Reviews contracts to ensure alignment with Meedan’s internal financial policies.
• Ensures compliance with international, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensures data security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in financial systems.
• Responds to inquiries from funders and government agencies related to grants and taxes.
• Manages fiscal audit reviews of federally and internationally funded programs.
• Ensures that net asset releases for gifts with donor restrictions are properly recorded.
• Maintains the organization’s banking relationships.
• Other duties as assigned, based on organizational needs and priorities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and strong knowledge of GAAP required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including managing nonprofit finance and accounting functions.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct; experience with other systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, MIP) and the ability to lead system transitions.
• Hands-on experience managing AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, budgeting, and audits.
• Familiarity with international donors, grant compliance, and 990 preparation a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and policy development skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote, global team and adapting to evolving systems and processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and working across cultures and identities.

About Meedan

Meedan is a nonprofit focused on building digital tools and community-led programs that enhance the accessibility, reliability, and distribution of information - when and where people need it most. We codesign open-source tools and programs, enabling communities - especially those that have been historically underserved - to access the information they need to organize and mobilize. We also strive to make online ecosystems safer, more inclusive, and more equitable, so that existing pathways for content production and distribution can better serve the needs of all communities, regardless of their location, language, or income.

Our team members are distributed across multiple cities and time zones. Our team members are able to work flexibly and respond to challenges across a range of project areas. This includes the following:

• Flexible work from home
• Flexible schedule
• Support for home office
• Code of Conduct

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

We actively recruit and encourage applications from individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including those who identify as LGBTQ+, women, people of color, and people with disabilities.

Benefits

At Meedan, we believe that the work we do is only as strong as the well-being of the people who make it happen. We’re committed to providing a broad range of employee benefits that uplift the engagement and growth of our people, and to truly embody awesome in our Meedan culture.

For candidates in the US, we have the following benefits available:

• Unlimited PTO including vacation, holidays, and sick time with expansive coverage, including for menstrual pain, caretaking responsibilities, and mental health needs
• Office closure the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Generous health and dental benefits, including 100% employee premium coverage and 50% coverage of dependents
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
• Options of employee-paid vision insurance, commuter benefits, healthcare FSA, and childcare FSA
• Matching 401k plan (100% match of the first 3% and 50% match of the next 2% employee contribution) and a flexible spending account
• Complimentary One Medical subscriptions for employees and dependents
• Complimentary Health Advocate and Talkspace (online therapy) subscriptions
• Complimentary Kindbody benefit (gynecology, fertility, and family-building)
• A one calendar month paid sabbatical after five years of employment
• Flexible leave for bereavement, major illness, parental responsibilities, pregnancy, military duties, civic responsibility, severe weather conditions

For candidates outside of the U.S., we strive for parity with U.S. benefit offerings, subject to local regulations and restrictions. Further supplemental benefits for non-U.S. team members include a coworking space allowance and home office allowance.

Professional Development and Social Support

All candidates around the world have the following resources available:

• Professional development support
• Annual home office equipment stipend
• Monthly cell phone bill stipend
• Coworking office space stipend
• Mentorship program plus regular learning sessions/seminars
• Regular optional team social activities online and offline, including games, meditation, and meals
• Generous travel support for in-person meetings and retreats with colleagues
• Paid subscription to meditation apps and other mental health resources
• Complimentary access to publications like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and others
• Digital security training and support