Financial Controller 1

Help Strengthen Democracy Through Civic Technology

WeVote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic technology organization powered by more than 250 volunteers across the United States. Our mission is to help voters make informed decisions through accessible, technology-driven voter education tools.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to help oversee and strengthen our financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to apply their expertise to a meaningful cause while collaborating with a high-impact national volunteer team.

Time Commitment: 3-5+ hours per week
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Type: Volunteer Role

Fraud & Phishing Warning

Please apply directly through the WeVote volunteer application portal:

https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply

For your security, do not submit applications through third-party job boards or unofficial websites. Applications are only accepted through our official volunteer applicant tracking system.

About WeVote

WeVote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that leverages technology to increase voter participation and civic engagement. As a Fast Forward-supported nonprofit technology organization, we develop tools that help voters access reliable election information and make confident voting decisions.

Learn more at www.WeVote.US.

What You'll Do

As a Volunteer Financial Controller, you will help ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and sustainability across the organization by:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, expense tracking, and general ledger activities
• Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements
• Helping improve financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation
• Developing financial dashboards, metrics, and reporting packages for leadership and board stakeholders
• Supporting nonprofit financial compliance and tax filing requirements
• Recommending financial controls, policies, and best practices to strengthen operational effectiveness

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in accounting, finance, controllership, or financial management
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with accounting systems and financial software platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment
• Commitment to WeVote's mission of strengthening civic participation and voter engagement
• Availability of at least 3 hours per week during core collaboration hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM ET)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent financial credentials
• Experience with nonprofit accounting or nonprofit financial management
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or boards of directors
• Knowledge of internal controls, audits, and financial compliance practices

Why Volunteer With WeVote?

• Make a direct impact on voter engagement and democratic participation
• Apply your professional expertise to a meaningful national mission
• Collaborate with talented volunteers across technology, operations, communications, and civic engagement
• Expand your leadership experience and professional network
• Gain exposure to nonprofit leadership and governance

* Fraud and phishing warning * 

Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you!!