Controller, Carey & Co

Carey & Co., LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey & Co., LLC is seeking a hands-on Controller to run day-to-day financial operations, oversee a remote Philippines team, and support nonprofit client finances. You will manage accounting processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive accurate reporting in a fully remote-capable firm.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in accounting/finance, a nonprofit or professional services background, and strong communication skills. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience in nonprofit, consulting, or professional services preferred.
• Experience managing remote and/or international staff (Philippines-based teams a strong plus).
• Working knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and GAAP standards.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with additional ERP systems a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Directly manage bookkeepers based in the Philippines, ensuring consistency and timeliness across time zones.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, reconciliations, and schedules for leadership and client review.
• Develop and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to support scalable growth.
• Support GAAP nonprofit fund accounting compliance and assist with audits and tax preparation as needed.
• Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions from clients and staff, supporting interim CFOs.
• Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Online and related tools across client engagements.

Skills

Lead remote team

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit fund accounting

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location:Remote, with onsite presence as needed based on client requirements; candidates in the New York Metro area preferred, but other locations considered

Compensation: $155,000–$200,000,commensuratewith experience

About Carey & Co

Carey & Co partners exclusively with nonprofits across various industries, providing expert support in finance, HR, fundraising, and technology. Our mission is to empower nonprofit organizations by streamlining administrative functions, ensuring financial clarity, and supporting operational excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to manage the day-to-day financial operations of Carey & Co and support the financial operations of our nonprofit clients. This role is central to our finance function, overseeing accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting, while directly managing a team of offshore bookkeepers based in the Philippines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing remote and international staff, and ready to grow into greater financial leadership responsibility as the organization scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations:Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• International Team Management:Directly manage, train, and review the work of bookkeepers based in the Philippines, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across time zones.

• Financial Reporting:Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for internal leadership and client review.

• Process & Controls:Develop and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to ensure accuracy and support scalable growth.

• Compliance Support:Support adherence to GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards;assistwith audit and tax preparation as needed.

• Client & Team Support:Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions from clients and internal staff, and support interim CFOs and leadership with financial data and analysis.

• Systems Management:Maintainandoptimizethe use of QuickBooks Online and related tools across client engagements.

• 8–10years of progressive accounting/finance experience; nonprofit, consulting, or professional servicesexperience stronglypreferred.

• Prior experience managing or supervising remote and/or international staff (Philippines-based teams a strong plus).

• Working knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and GAAP standards.

• Proficiencyin QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel; familiaritywithadditionalERP systemsa plus.

• Strong organizational skills and comfortoperatingindependently in a fully remote, multi-time-zone environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPApreferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Carey & Co?

• Opportunity to support mission-driven organizations making an impact.

• A growth-track role with a clear path toward expanded financial leadership.

• Fully remote, flexible work environment.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Competitive compensationbasedon experience.

Ifyou’rea detail-driven finance professional who enjoys building strong processes and leading a distributed team, we would love to hear from you!