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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Commonlit's roles stay open a median of 16 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Commonlit's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Commonlit
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 1 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Commonlit's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Commonlit.
About this role
As the Controller at CommonLit, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including managing the month-end close, executing treasury operations, and ensuring compliance. You will lead a small team and collaborate closely with the VP of Finance and Accounting on strategic financial matters, aiming to enhance efficiency and build strong relationships within the organization.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Commonlit as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in accounting and financial operations
- Strong technical accounting skills
- People management experience
- Ability to manage month-end close processes
- Experience with treasury operations
- Knowledge of compliance requirements
What you get
- Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA Plans
- Company-sponsored basic life insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
Worth weighing
- Remote position with team members spread across nearly 30 states
- Nonprofit sector may have different financial pressures compared to for-profit organizations
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Listed by Commonlit on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.