Meridian Institute has an immediate opening for a full-time Controller. This position may work in a hybrid fashion near our Frisco, CO or Washington, DC offices, or fully from a remote home office based in the United States.
Meridian is a nonprofit consultancy that engages in dynamic problem solving with global leaders in business, government, civil society, philanthropy, and beyond. We bring people together, helping them navigate the dynamic variables that shape any collaborative search for solutions—from individual relationships to geopolitical considerations. Our work spans industries and sectors and includes projects focused on agriculture and food systems, climate change, forests, oceans and coasts, resilience, and science and technology, among others. Across these areas, we build and support partnerships that address our world’s complex challenges.
A leader within the Finance Team, the Controller provides strategic financial leadership and oversight for finance and accounting functions at Meridian Institute. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, the Controller is responsible for developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard assets and ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. They collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Project Directors and finance personnel, to develop and manage organizational budgets, project finances, and revenue projections. Additionally, the Controller identifies areas of financial risk and opportunities for improvement, proactively addressing challenges to support the long-term sustainability of Meridian Institute.
The starting pay range for this position is $118,372 - $153,884 annually, based on the level of education and relevant experience. This is a salary, exempt position. In following our commitment to principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining pay equity when hiring is extremely important to us. For this reason, salary offers with Meridian are non-negotiable.
Meridian is dedicated to advancing our employees’ professional growth, supporting employee wellbeing, and helping them meet their healthcare and retirement needs. Meridian provides a competitive benefits package, including:
All Meridian positions require individuals to be self-starters with exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of organization and attention to detail. Working at Meridian requires the ability to excel in a team environment while also juggling multiple deadlines and project teams. The areas of responsibility for this position are as follows:
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
In collaboration with the Director of Finance and Accounting:
ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
PROJECT FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
COMPLIANCE
Eligibility Requirements
The full job description can be found here.
How to Apply:
The application deadline is Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Please submit the following application materials using our applicant portal:
Drawing from your personal and professional experiences, please explain how you hope to contribute to Meridian in this role.
Detail relevant education, training, experiences, and accomplishments.
Please note: All applications will be reviewed by our team. We thank all applicants for their interest and will be in contact only with those chosen to interview. Due to capacity constraints on our hiring team, we are unable to provide specific status updates beyond these parameters. Our ideal start date for this role is July 2024.
Meridian Institute is a mission-driven, nonprofit consultancy that has helped clients and partners develop and implement solutions to complicated, often controversial problems—big and small, global and local—for over two decades.
Effective collaborative decision-making involves bringing together participants with diverse backgrounds and differing viewpoints. As an organization, we seek staff that reflects and values that same diversity; successful Meridian team members are experienced working in multicultural settings and welcome new opportunities to widen their own perspectives. We bring integrity, inclusiveness, and respect for differences to every project we undertake. We are working to ensure that Meridian possesses the expertise needed to partner with—and build trust among—marginalized and disenfranchised communities, while advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within our organization and our work.
Accommodation
Meridian Institute complies fully with the relevant Disability Acts and Laws in local countries. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Meridian Institute, please contact us at hr@merid.org.
COVID-19 Consideration
At this time, Meridian Institute requires that all employees be fully vaccinated, including booster shots. In circumstances where an applicant communicates that he or she is not able to be vaccinated for COVID-19 because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance or because of a disability, then Meridian, in accordance with applicable law, will engage in the interactive process to determine if a reasonable accommodation is feasible that will not pose an undue hardship or create a direct threat to safety.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Meridian’s work is made stronger and more impactful by the contributions of diverse groups from around the world. At Meridian, we welcome people from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, creed, class, ancestry, or other grounds.
Meridian Institute is a participating employer in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security program, E-Verify.
Meridian Institute has an immediate opening for a full-time Controller. This position may work in a hybrid fashion near our Frisco, CO or Washington, DC offices, or fully from a remote home office based in the United…
Meridian provides a competitive benefits package, including:
Meridian provides a competitive benefits package, including:
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How to Apply:
Please submit the following application materials using our applicant portal:
Please note: All applications will be reviewed by our team. We thank all applicants for their interest and will be in contact only with those chosen to interview. Due to capacity constraints on our hiring team, we are unable to provide specific status updates beyond these parameters. Our ideal start date for this role is July 2024.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following application materials using our applicant portal: