Remote Volunteer Financial Controller - WeVote US — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This is an unpaid volunteer role — there is no salary or compensation, which is a critical factor for digital nomads and location-independent professionals to understand upfront. It is not a source of income and should be treated as a pro-bono commitment alongside paid work.
Schedule flexibility is moderate. The role requires only 3–5 hours per week, but those hours must fall within Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. core team hours. No timezone is explicitly stated, but given the California location hint and the US-focused mission, this likely means US Pacific Time (PT) — meaning volunteers based in Europe would be working evenings, and those in Southeast Asia would face late-night availability windows.
Async-friendliness: Financial reporting tasks (statements, reconciliations, budgets) are largely async by nature, but coordination with leadership and bookkeepers may require some synchronous availability during those core hours.
- For nomads in Lisbon (WET/WEST): Core PT hours translate to 4–11 p.m. local — manageable for evening contributors.
- For nomads in Bangkok (ICT): PT core hours translate to roughly 10 p.m.–8 a.m. — very challenging.
- For nomads in Medellín (COT): PT hours are only 2 hours ahead — an easy overlap.
Since this is a volunteer role, visa sponsorship is not applicable. However, contributing to a high-profile US civic tech nonprofit can strengthen a resume or portfolio from anywhere in the world.
Headquarters: Remote
URL: http://wevote.us
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About WeVote
WeVote is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to help voters make informed decisions. With 250+ active volunteers and a national reach, we prove grassroots, mission-first civic tech can have real impact.
Join the WeVote Movement
WeVote has an open volunteer position for a Financial Controller, for 3–5 hours or more per week. You are an experienced professional with a passion for helping America navigate our current political environment. This is an opportunity to work remotely with our active team to help us get ready for multiple upcoming elections. Our ideal volunteer is passionate about politics and excited to use technology to educate voters and increase voter turnout. You'll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.
About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 250 active passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information at https://WeVote.US or @WeVote on X.
What You'll Do
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and expense management, working with bookkeepers.
- Develop annual budgets, monitor spending, analyze budget variances, and support financial forecasts.
- Monitor cash balances, project future cash needs, manage working capital, and ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Oversee accounting software, financial reporting tools, payroll integrations, and automation of financial processes.
- Provide financial reports, performance metrics, and explanations of financial results to company leadership, investors, and the board of directors.
- Provide financial data for tax filing.
Who You Are: Must Haves
- You want to work with an established and successful team and are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
- You are striving for personal excellence and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
- Available for 3+ hours per week during core team hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
How to Apply
Submit your resume at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply/ and include a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in WeVote and helping our mission.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/wevote-financial-controller
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