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Freeworld
Role Type: Full-time
Location: US - Remote
Compensation: Salaried, Exempt
Experience: 8+ Years
Sponsorship Available: No
People Manager: No
Top Skills:
Accounting - Accurate, detailed analysis, and reporting to ensure clean and clear financial operations.
Analytics - Examining our financial operations and making confident suggestions to guide financial decisions
Problem-Solving - Thinking critically and showing excellent judgment autonomously
FreeWorld is a fully remote, tech-enabled, nonprofit organization in the US that helps individuals affected by the justice system obtain high-income careers to end the cycle of recidivism and generational poverty brought on by our country’s mass incarceration problem. Each FreeWorld team member is incredibly passionate about what we do and cares deeply for our program participants (called Free Agents) and our team. All participants should share our passion for the mission and truly believe that everyone deserves a real second chance!
FreeWorld is a fully remote, mission-driven nonprofit at an exciting inflection point as we execute our strategic plan to expand our impact and advance our vision of providing every person leaving incarceration with the opportunity to build a living-wage career. Over the next three years, we will scale our budget, staffing levels, client base, and wrap-around services to meet the growing demand for our programs and strengthen our national reach. This expansion requires an experienced and innovative financial leader who can build, manage, and improve the systems that support a scaling organization.
Reporting to the People Operations Director, the Controller is responsible for leading FreeWorld’s day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance, and providing strategic guidance to strengthen and expand the organization’s finance function. The Controller will collaborate with senior leadership, auditors, and other key partners to ensure FreeWorld’s financial systems, modeling, and grant management processes effectively support both program growth and organizational sustainability. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and innovator with extensive experience in nonprofit accounting, grant management, and scaling start-up organizations. You bring both technical precision and an entrepreneurial mindset, designing systems that evolve with growth and drive organizational excellence.
You may be right for this role if:
You’re passionate about our mission
You’re energized by the idea of joining a rapidly scaling organization and building the infrastructure needed to scale effectively
You are a team player; you are willing to support the team whether that means “sweeping the floors” to rolling up your sleeves on a complex grants strategy
This is not the right role if:
You are uncomfortable working in a function of one for the foreseeable future
You prefer small organizations with steady processes and consistent revenue & expenses. We need someone who is experienced, and can guide us through our next several chapters.
You are not interested in a remote work environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, disbursements, and receivables, while maintaining financial integrity and compliance with tax provisions.
Collaborate with external and internal teams to identify and bridge gaps, develop scalable financial solutions, and prepare and track budgets.
Collaborate with Senior Leadership to provide guidance on building an internal finance team, providing strategic insights into financial performance, and fostering a values-driven, high-performing culture.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Financial Reporting:
Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements, including department expense reports, detailed PayPal transaction coding, and annual audited financial statements.
Analyze financial results and provide leadership with an understanding of the organization’s financial performance and the financial implications of business decisions and strategies.
Clearly articulate and build a strategy to help manage restricted / unrestricted assets
Accounting:
Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
Evaluate financial internal control systems and ensure adherence to such controls.
Manage and oversee all disbursements, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, accounts payable (AP), and employee expense reports.
Audit and Tax:
Manage the annual financial statement audit, including coordinating activities of external auditors and the related communications with the audit team.
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and deliver final materials to the CEO for the organization’s external audit.
Stay updated with the latest GAAP accounting regulations, implement all new requirements as needed, and provide insight to management on the impact of new pronouncements on the organization’s financial statements.
Coordinate and prepare information for annual tax returns, including Form 990 and various state returns in conjunction with third-party tax consultants.
Compliance
Contribute to the resolution of various state tax issues.
Assure compliance with income tax provisions, including the accurate and timely completion and filing of all tax returns, including 990, 990T, 5500s, and state filings.
Grants Management Support
Provide assistance to the fundraising team in understanding award letter stipulations and the impact on accounting records.
Provide tracking of grants to ensure we are in compliance with restricted donation requirements
Contribute recommendations for improved and efficient grant database processing.
Manage accounts receivable (AR) activities to ensure accurate and timely recording and processing of all grants.
Qualifications:
You have a connection to our mission and values: Our values resonate with you and you hold a strong belief that everyone deserves a second chance.
You have 8+ years of experience: You’ve worked in accounting/finance for nonprofits or philanthropic organizations.
You’re a cross-functional team player: You’re a clear, direct communicator who’s comfortable working with colleagues across a variety of teams and backgrounds. You have a cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others.
You’re tech-forward: You have a strong understanding of accounting software and the ability to assess and implement technology to automate and control accounting processes.
You’re a problem-solving pro: When you find a problem, you fix it. You have strong analytical skills, good judgement, with a critical, innovative, mindset toward problem-solving and love trying new solutions to old problems.
You’re a time-management master: You can juggle multiple goals, tasks, and timelines and keep them on track to meet deadlines.
Preferred, but not required:
You have change management experience with implementing new accounting software or systems
You have experience transitioning from an outsourced accounting firm to in-house financial operations
You have worked remotely in a rapidly scaling environment
You have a CPA and an extensive understanding of GAAP, financial audits, and proper financial controls.
Additional Requirements:
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation and Benefits
FreeWorld offers a competitive total rewards package that aligns with nonprofit organizations of similar size and scope. Compensation is benchmarked to industry standards and based on experience, internal equity, and role responsibility. The salary range for this position is $120,000–$155,000. In addition to base compensation, FreeWorld provides a robust and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and financial stability:
Fully remote work environment with schedule flexibility
Collaborative, values-driven culture built on honesty, trust, and transparency
Annual, company-sponsored in-person staff retreat focused on connection, learning, and celebration
Meaningful work creating life-changing impact for returning citizens across the country
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental and pet coverage options
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a $10,000 life and AD&D policy
Quarterly wellness stipend and paid phone/internet stipend
401(k) plan and high-yield savings account options to support financial health and stability
Paid professional development opportunities and learning stipends
Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more
Unlimited paid time off and at least 14 paid holidays each year
12–16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents
Two-week paid winter break at the end of each calendar year
At FreeWorld, our people are our greatest asset. We are building a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work daily because changing lives begins with caring for ourselves.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume: include your full professional history and relevant accomplishments
What motivates you about our mission and the work ahead
Our hiring process is designed to be transparent, equitable, and reflective of FreeWorld’s values. We want candidates to experience the same honesty, respect, and collaboration that define how we work every day. While specific steps may vary by role, the general process includes:
Initial Screening
Selected candidates will be invited to a brief, 15-minute introductory Zoom call to learn more about the role and share their interest in FreeWorld.
Role-Specific Task
Candidates complete a short project or submit a relevant work sample that reflects key aspects of the position. This helps us understand your approach and gives you a preview of the work you’d be doing.
Team Interviews
A series of 45-minute interviews with key team members to explore collaboration, alignment, and how your experience and working style complement the team.
Reference Checks
We connect with a few of your past colleagues or supervisors to learn more about your work and professional impact.
If all goes well, we’ll move forward with an offer and begin welcoming you to the FreeWorld team.
