Volunteer Controller Role at WeVote - Nonprofit Finance in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a volunteer, unpaid role — a fact that significantly shapes its career value proposition. It is best evaluated not as a job, but as a strategic résumé and network-building opportunity for finance professionals.
Career development upside:
- Nonprofit controllership experience is a differentiator for CPAs and CFOs seeking board positions or mission-driven finance roles
- Exposure to board-level financial reporting and governance is typically reserved for senior roles — this provides access earlier in a career
- Nonprofit GAAP and IRS compliance (Form 990) skills are transferable and increasingly valued as ESG and mission-aligned finance grows
- Process improvement and dashboard-building skills (mentioned in the role) align with high-demand FinOps and FP&A competencies
Green flags: WeVote is backed by Fast Forward, a reputable nonprofit tech accelerator — adding legitimacy to the organization. The 250+ volunteer team signals an organized, structured operation rather than a small ad hoc group.
Red flags to consider:
- No compensation whatsoever — this is a pure time investment with no financial return
- At only 3–5 hours/week, the depth of experience may be limited compared to a part-time paid role
- Volunteer roles carry less weight on résumés than paid positions for senior finance professionals
Best fit: Mid-to-senior finance professionals (Controllers, CFOs, CPAs) who already have strong paid employment and want to contribute to civic causes, build board-facing experience, or transition into nonprofit finance leadership.
Headquarters: Remote
URL: http://wevote.us
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!!
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/wevote-financial-controller-1
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