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Volunteer Financial Controller responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, dashboards, nonprofit compliance, tax support, and internal controls. The role collaborates remotely with leadership and board stakeholders to strengthen financial accuracy, transparency, and sustainability.
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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

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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 ForRequired 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!!

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