Controller - Remote

Overview

MoCaFi is committed to building a financial services platform that helps America’s marginalized communities create wealth through better access to public, private, and social capital. We are a fintech built for government and non-profit organizations committed to creating finance for all. Our platform is a turnkey digital banking solution for delivering cash payments, deposit accounts, and wealth empowerment tools at the city, state, and federal levels.

MoCaFi has distributed over $100M in guaranteed basic income, cash assistance, emergency rental assistance, and emergency utility payments in over a dozen municipalities. We are led by a diverse team of finance, engineering, and startup professionals committed to closing America’s racial wealth gap. We offer FDIC-insured bank accounts, municipal-funded disbursement cards, and financial empowerment services directly to consumers and through our public and private sector partners.

In Short

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and government regulations
• Maintain compliance with government contracts, grants, and financial reporting standards
• Lead general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, tax compliance, and payroll processing to support business objectives
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management, ensuring alignment with MoCaFi’s strategic priorities
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system upgrades to increase efficiency as MoCaFi grows
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Partner with the executive team, product, and operations teams to align financial strategy with business objectives
• Analyze financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to executive leadership
• Conduct financial due diligence on partnerships and contracts, ensuring alignment with MoCaFi’s mission and growth plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role as controller, ideally in Fintech, SaaS or platform companies with exposure to government contracts, grants, and usage based pricing models
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, and regulatory requirements for government-related financial operations
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and automation tools (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Workday)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Pursuant to our contract with the FAA, this position requires that all employees working on Federal contracts be U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents

Benefits

• An empowering workplace that values initiative and critical thinking
• Work on achieving our financial inclusion mission
• A supportive and inclusive culture: recognizes contributions and celebrates wins
• A welcoming environment that appreciates your bringing your entire self to work
• Time to rest and recharge -- flexible time off policy as long as you can get your job done and make arrangements with your manager to cover you if needed