Remote Controller

Summary

Join GiveDirectly, a leading non-profit organization, as a Controller to shape their accounting processes and systems. As a senior director, you'll define how accounting works, develop internal controls, and lead the finance team. Requirements include 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

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

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary
• Robust health benefits (specifics will vary by role and location)
• Flexible work location