Assistant Controller

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Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, Home | CREW Carbon!

CREW’s technology and services make wastewater treatment cheaper and more efficient, while permanently sequestering CO₂.

Leveraging advanced chemistry, natural minerals, and AI, we’ve developed and are deploying a category-defining process intensification technology, with decarbonization at its core. Today, we help wastewater treatment facilities and operators :

• Stabilize pH & alkalinity 24 / 7
• Eliminate hazardous chemicals & cut costs
• Avoid $100M+ infrastructure upgrades
• Capture & Store CO₂

We are currently deploying this technology across the US and Europe. In addition, we’ve signed $30M+ in carbon removal offtake agreements with leading corporations looking to meet their climate goals, supercharging geographical CREW’s expansion.

CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and offices in Brooklyn, NY.

We are funded by Counteract, ReGen, Ponderosa, Connecticut Innovations and others. We've secured large contracts with the premier buyers of carbon credits through the Frontier Climate Fund (Stripe, Shopify, Autodesk, McKinsey, among others) and have been selected by the Department of Energy as one of the few potential suppliers of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government.

About The Role

As the Assistant Controller, you will own CREW Carbon’s accounting function end-to-end while supporting our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities. You will ensure that our books are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready, while also helping leadership translate financial data into insights and forecasts.

You will play a key role in building and maintaining the financial backbone of a fast-growing climate company. You will be responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting processes, leading month-end close, preparing accurate financial statements, and implementing the tools and processes needed to scale our finance function. At the same time, you will collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, ensuring CREW has the visibility it needs to make smart strategic decisions.

Your work will help to continue positioning CREW Carbon as a leader in the carbon removal industry, expanding our reach and impact. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, mission-driven operator with experience in accounting and finance, who is excited to wear both the controller hat and the analyst hat.

This position is a full‑time role. Location will be remote in the U.S., working East Coast hours, with periodic travel to our offices in Brooklyn, NY.

Responsibilities

Experience Requirements

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is competitive and will depend on many factors including experience, education, and expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package with health insurance, flexible paid time off, 401(k) participation, and equity options.

CREW Carbon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

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