Controller

Position: Global Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Controller to play a pivotal role in our Finance and Administration function. As the Global Controller, you will be instrumental in managing and optimizing our financial systems and policies to provide high-quality, timely data and analysis that supports strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the CFO, collaborating on departmental priorities and representing Finance in cross-organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Lead, oversee, and, when necessary, perform various financial functions including general and international accounting, multi-entity consolidation, internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, and cash management.
• Ensure the integrity of our financial systems and data, which serve as the foundation for both internal and external financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain essential financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage the annual external audit, ensuring compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, donor stipulations, and municipal bond covenants.
• Provide timely strategic decision support to the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a key staff member alongside the CFO for the Finance Committee of the Board and assume the CFO's responsibilities when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead a Financial Team currently consisting of 15 staff members.
• Supervise four direct reports responsible for general accounting and cash management, consolidation and financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, and international finance (field office oversight and support).
• Utilize MIP for general accounting and Adaptive for management performance reporting.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Controller for an international NGO with multiple reporting entities, managing a consolidated annual budget exceeding $50 million, and operating US Government-funded programs in at least 10 countries.
• Proficiency in consolidating financial data from multiple legal entities into a single set of financial statements.
• An active CPA designation is preferred, with a minimum of 3 years' experience at a large regional or national CPA firm.
• Experience working with various non-USG public donors, such as the EU and FCDO.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government regulations.
• Experience with MIP or similar accounting systems and database reporting applications like Adaptive.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional ability to analyze and solve complex problems while managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including recruiting, training, and staff development.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, with fluency in French and/or Spanish considered a desirable asset.

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