Groundwork USA seeks a Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Groundwork USA’s financial operations and strategy during a time of significant growth in impact and size. Working closely with Groundwork USA’s management team, this role will serve as a partner in ensuring the organization's financial stability.
Groundwork USA is the only network of local, people-centered organizations devoted to transforming the natural and built environment of under-resourced communities -- a national enterprise with local roots, working at the intersection of the environment, health, equity, youth empowerment, and civic engagement. Through inclusive, meaningful community engagement and cross-sector collaboration, local Groundwork affiliates called “Trusts” transform neglected land and waterways into assets that under-resourced neighborhoods need to be healthy and resilient while building community capacity to improve systems. Groundwork USA supports this dynamic network and advances the field of equitable development through national technical assistance and learning network programs for local practitioners. Our work is supported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the National Park Service, the United States Department of Agriculture, and other partners.
The Position:
The Controller will lead Groundwork USA’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial data and compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. This role will manage the organization’s finances in collaboration with a small finance team, including the CEO, Chief Operations Officer, external accountants, and Senior Manager of Accounting, whom the Controller will directly supervise. The external accountants are retained for specific responsibilities detailed below and can be available as a resource to the Controller.
Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. The Controller will also focus on streamlining workflows and enhancing systems and processes to support organizational growth. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment where systems are actively evolving.
As part of the Operations Team, this position reports to the Chief Operations Officer. The Senior Manager of Accounting, who handles day-to-day accounting and financial operations, will report to the Controller.
This is a fully remote position; candidates residing in our Trust cities are especially encouraged to apply. Limited travel is required including, but not limited to, an annual staff retreat and our annual network-wide gathering.
Responsibilities include:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received by January 17, 2025 will be ensured full consideration. Only those selected for interviews are guaranteed to be contacted. Your understanding is appreciated.
Groundwork USA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to maintaining and growing a diverse team, and an anti-racist organization committed to doing business in keeping with core values of relevance, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications: The Controller should exhibit the following core competencies.
Desired Qualifications: These additional qualifications would be valuable in this role.
Compensation and Benefits: The expected salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$115,000; benefits include:
Please see our careers page for more detail on benefits.
Please apply directly through our website.
Groundwork USA is the only network of local, people-centered organizations devoted to transforming the natural and built environment of under-resourced communities -- a national enterprise with local roots, working at the intersection of the environment, health, equity, youth empowerment, and civic engagement. Through inclusive, meaningful community engagement and cross-sector collaboration, local Groundwork affiliates called “Trusts” transform neglected land and waterways into assets that under-resourced neighborhoods need to be healthy and resilient while building community capacity to improve systems. Groundwork USA supports this dynamic network and advances the field of equitable development through national technical assistance and learning network programs for local practitioners. Our work is supported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the National Park Service, the United States Department of Agriculture, and other partners.