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New Story Charity
Remote, Mexico City, Mexico
Full time
Remote
Finance
ABOUT THE ROLE
At New Story, we’re pioneering solutions to end the global housing crisis by empowering families to become land and homeowners in thriving communities. We are a global organization operating as a U.S. 501(c)(3) and since 2015, have raised over $100M in philanthropy and $15M+ in private investment. We strategically combine these resources to achieve outcomes that neither could accomplish alone. Our current structure includes multiple U.S. and Mexican subsidiaries focused on philanthropy and for-profit fund management and real estate development.
As our Controller, Global Finance & Operations, you will be the chief architect of our international accounting systems and financial data flow. You will build and lead a world-class operation to provide timely, accurate, and strategic financial insights across our complex, multi-entity structure. This is a hands-on strategic role crucial to scaling our global impact.
If you want to be part of a story creating sustainable and efficient change for vulnerable communities and families, we welcome you to apply. Read our CEOs recent article on our innovative funding and model here.
The successful Controller will achieve the following:
Global System Architecture: Successfully design and implement a modern, scalable global accounting framework (multi-entity, multi-currency), utilizing Quickbooks Online as the core accounting system, that supports our evolving organizational structure.
Timely Reporting: Deliver monthly financial statements (separate and consolidated) by the established deadline, complete with insightful analysis.
Team Leadership: Cultivate and lead a high-performing domestic and international accounting team of employees and outsourced partners, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous professional development.
100% Compliance: Ensure continuous, 100% accounting, tax, and audit compliance across New Story and its domestic and international subsidiaries (non-profit and for-profit entities).
Process Excellence: Define, document, and embed best accounting practices, policies, and robust internal controls across all global financial operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Financial Reporting & Consolidations
Own the timely and complete execution of the global month-end accounting close and reconciliation process.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports at separate subsidiary and consolidated global levels.
Document all intercompany agreements, ensuring accurate intercompany transactions, eliminations, and multi-currency consolidations.
Manage amortization and depreciation schedules and entries.
Compliance, Audit, & Risk
Lead and successfully execute all financial and tax audits; provide external auditors with necessary documentation and comprehensive support.
Oversee the timely preparation and filing of the annual U.S. Form 990 and all other corporate tax filings, fulfilling all corporate reporting requirements.
Partner closely with international CPAs and tax advisors to manage compliance and mitigate risk across all jurisdictions.
Proactively ensure compliance with evolving U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax laws (e.g., W-2, 1099 reporting) and the specific labor, social security, and tax regulations in Mexico.
Global Financial Operations & Systems Management
Lead the current accounting team, consisting of outsourced U.S. and Mexico-based bookkeeping and accounting service providers, with a goal of building out the internal capacity.
Own and administer payroll processing for employees and contractors in the U.S. and Mexico, ensuring timely payments and accurate withholdings, deductions, and supplemental payments using our HRIS and payroll platforms, Rippling and Plane.
Manage the A/P function, including processes, approvals, payments, vendor resolution, and spend variance analysis – our current stack includes Bill.com, Divvy, AMEX, and various U.S. and Mexican banks.
Manage the A/R and Revenue function, including complex revenue recognition, reporting, and reconciliation of donations and earned revenue from investment and development related activities – our current stack includes Salesforce, Funraise, Stripe, and various donation platforms for cash, stock, and crypto.
Define, document, and ensure adherence to best-in-class accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls company-wide.
Strategic Partnership
Assist the CFO with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), strategic Key Performance Indicator (KPI), and quarterly Board of Directors (BOD) reporting.
Eagerly assist in other corporate projects such as insurance renewals, corporate registrations, or other compliance initiatives that support the objectives of the Finance team.
WHO YOU ARE
Required:
Experience: 10+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, with at least 5 years in an accounting management or leadership capacity.
International Expertise: Demonstrated international accounting experience, including proficiency with multi-currency, multi-entity structures, complex intercompany transactions, consolidations, and eliminations.
System Design: Proven experience architecting and implementing accounting systems and frameworks that successfully manage the flow of complex financial information from a variety of sources and utilizing Quickbooks Online as the core accounting system.
Language: Professional fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required given the deep engagement in U.S. and Mexico operations.
Education: BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Travel: If working U.S. Remote, travel is required 8-10 times per year (up to 20%), often to our office in Mexico City.
Preferred:
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred.
Experience with non-profit accounting and/or real estate development accounting.
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.
Demonstrated capacity to multitask in a fast-paced, evolving environment, stay organized, and proactively manage and prioritize personal and team’s workflow to meet deadlines.
Tech-oriented with a passion for leveraging technology (e.g., AI/automation) to drive continuous process improvement.
Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data in a compelling and meaningful way to executives and various stakeholders.
Commitment to service, excellence, and absolute discretion with highly sensitive and confidential data.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
This role is an individual contributor role that reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
LOCATION & COMPENSATION
We are prioritizing candidates in the United States (remote welcome with flexibility to travel to Mexico City up to 20% of the time) as well as candidates located in Mexico City. Our offer will be commensurate with experience and location.
BENEFITS
Health & Wellness. We believe in thriving communities and that starts with our team being happy and healthy. We offer generous medical, dental, and vision benefits alongside an optional FSA and Dependent Care FSA. We also provide company paid Short-term Disability and Life Insurance to provide additional peace of mind.
Unlimited Vacation after the 1st Year. We believe you should have a flexible schedule that makes space for family, wellness, and fun. For the first 12 months, you'll have 12 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and YOUR birthday off. After year one, you can enjoy an unlimited vacation policy.
Summer and Winter Time Off. We believe rest is critical to getting results. We intentionally pause as a whole company twice per year. Team member enjoy July Fridays off as well as a Winter Week closure between December 24 and January 1.
5-Week Sabbatical after 5th Year. At the 5-year mark, we celebrate your hard work and dedication with a sabbatical. Team members take 5 weeks off fully paid to rest, recharge, and reflect.
Paid Parental Leave. Primary caregivers are given 12 weeks paid time off. Secondary caregivers are given 6 weeks paid time off.
Adoption Reimbursement. For families who are willing to adopt, thank you! New Story will reimburse eligible team members up to $10,000 for adoption related expenses.
401k Investment Plan. New Story offers 401k investment plan so you can save money for the long-term.
Intentional Gatherings. As a remote team, we recognize how valuable and rejuvenating in-person time can be. Whether it’s an all-company Team Summit, Fun Camp for fundraisers, or spontaneous department gatherings, we set aside budget to gather in-person to have fun, reflect, and plan together.
Improve Thru Learning. We believe in always learning and leveling up our skills. Whether it's paying for a conference, an online course, or books, an internal Hackathon, a Tea(m) Talk, or a lunch and learn, we invest in each team member so they can be the best at their craft.
Trips to the Field. It’s amazing to meet the families we help and see the homes up close and personal. You'll get to visit the work first hand in either Mexico or El Salvador. Prioritization will vary by role.
ABOUT NEW STORY
New Story unleashes market forces to confront the global housing crisis. While traditional philanthropy and government subsidies cover only 20% of housing needs, New Story leverages private capital markets to create sustainable paths to land and home ownership for underserved families in Latin America.
Our land-first approach transforms unutilized land into thriving communities while helping families build generational wealth. We acquire and develop land, build families' creditworthiness, and unlock home financing opportunities—reducing typical development timelines from 10+ years to 2 years.
A Y Combinator graduate and four-time Fast Company "World's Most Innovative Company," New Story has created housing solutions across Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, and Haiti since 2014. Our team is based across the US and in Mexico City. Usually, you can find us drinking coffee or bubble tea and eating churros wherever we can find them.
ABOUT OUR CULTURE
Culture is #1 for us. We invest significant time, focus, and resources to building the best environment possible. Why? Over the course of the year we spend a large chunk of our time at work. So at New Story, we want our team to find fulfillment, autonomy, mastery, and joy at work. A workplace where you can bring your whole self.
At New Story, you can expect to find a culture that reflects our values:
Courage to Pioneer. Through learning, innovation, and iteration, we create transformative solutions and unlock new opportunities for underserved families
Humble Pursuit Of Excellence. We focus on the quality of our inputs, building strong personal habits and systems, and bringing our best every day.
Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for our commitments, tackle challenges proactively, and own outcomes with resilience.
Detailed Customer Obsession. We relentlessly seek to understand customer needs and desires, listening with curiosity and learning from feedback to improve.
Building Together // Construimos Juntos. We are committed to each other’s success and well-being, knowing that when one succeeds, the entire team wins.
A WELCOMING PLACE FOR ALL
New Story strives to nurture a welcoming culture of shared values and radical candor for everyone. We welcome all applicants, regardless of background, to submit an application. Black, Indigenous, and people of color are especially encouraged to apply! We know we will only succeed if we have a team who brings a wide variety of perspectives and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time of hire. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.
