Remote Controller

Summary

Join GiveDirectly, a leading non-profit organization providing cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. As Controller, you'll define and manage accounting processes, develop internal controls, and lead the finance team. This role requires experience as a controller at similar-sized organizations, expertise in US Federal Uniform Guidance, and strong people management skills.

Requirements

• Experience serving as a controller at at least two organizations of a similar size previously (our revenue is at $150m/year; total team size is 800-900 FTE)
• Expertise in US Federal Uniform Guidance related to our grants from USAID
• Strong people management skills and an ability to be hands-on with the whole finance team, whether directly managed by you or not (7 accounting staff, 6 finance business partners, 7 treasury & payments)
• International experience and cultural competency working with our largely Africa-based finance team as well as US-based stakeholders (e.g., CEO)
• Familiarity with both IFRS and US GAAP - including an understanding of the differences and errors which may occur when knowledgeable about one system but working in the other
• Strong in process improvements and designing efficient accounting processes
• Tech savvy and knowledgeable about how to get the most out of accounting systems - ideally familiar with Sage Intacct in particular
• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Design and manage efficient and effective organizational accounting processes
• Manage the accounting team to a timely monthly close
• Ensure accurate and complete coding of transactions, so that budget-to-actuals can be viewed at the program/campaign level, functional level, and any other view needed by internal or external stakeholders
• Coordinate all audit activity globally, including personal responsibility of the global audit in the US and providing oversight and coordination of country audits
• Prepare the annual financial statements; designing accounting processes that make this preparation efficient and seamless
• Execute and provide oversight on tax filings, including preparation of the organization-wide 990 and providing oversight on country-specific tax filings prepared by the team in various African countries and/or US states
• Present regular financial reports to GiveDirectly’s senior leadership team in an accurate and timely manner following each monthly close, clearly communicating trends of concern or interest
• Establish an effective system of financial controls organization-wide to protect organizational resources while still enabling dynamic operations, and enforce compliance with this system
• Design and own finance policies organization-wide
• Leverage the strengths of the current finance team members, and identify development areas
• Clarify roles and responsibilities to create an effective division of labor to maximize these strengths, and create efficient ways of working
• Provide hands-on mentorship, training, and professional development to the team where needed
• Set up effective processes for collaboration and communication within the team, and between the team and their stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust health benefits (specifics will vary by role and location)
• Flexible work location