Global Controller – Finance Accounting
Job Description:
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of approximately 30 finance professionals across accounting, payroll, AP, and audit/compliance functions
• Instill a culture of customer service across the Controller’s Office, ensuring finance is considered an accessible, responsive partner to program and country teams
• Own the global monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, driving significant reductions in close timelines through process improvement and team development
• Champion the use of AI-driven tools and automation across functions to improve efficiency in accounting, AP, payroll, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, donor requirements, local statutory requirements, and CHAI’s internal policies across all entities
• Lead the AP team through the transition from manual to automated workflows
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and support to finance teams across CHAI’s 35 country offices
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a controller or senior financial management role
• Significant experience in a large, international nonprofit organization with multi-country operations, donor-funded programs, and project-specific funding structures
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, nonprofit accounting, grant/contract compliance, and multi-entity consolidation
• Proven track record leading finance transformation initiatives including ERP implementations, process redesign, controls remediation, or systems modernization
• Experience managing teams of 20+ people across multiple functional areas
• Demonstrated ability to dramatically improve financial close timelines, controls environments, or operational efficiency
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across a decentralized, global organization
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI, automation, and modern tools to reimagine finance operations
• Familiarity with multi-currency operations and international payroll
• Experience managing or coordinating statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Remote work options
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• Lead, develop, and manage a team of approximately 30 finance professionals across accounting, payroll, AP, and audit/compliance functions
• Instill a culture of customer service across the Controller’s Office, ensuring finance is considered an accessible, responsive partner to program and country teams
• Own the global monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, driving significant reductions in close timelines through process improvement and team development
• Champion the use of AI-driven tools and automation across functions to improve efficiency in accounting, AP, payroll, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, donor requirements, local statutory requirements, and CHAI’s internal policies across all entities
• Lead the AP team through the transition from manual to automated workflows
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and support to finance teams across CHAI’s 35 country offices
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a controller or senior financial management role
• Significant experience in a large, international nonprofit organization with multi-country operations, donor-funded programs, and project-specific funding structures
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, nonprofit accounting, grant/contract compliance, and multi-entity consolidation
• Proven track record leading finance transformation initiatives including ERP implementations, process redesign, controls remediation, or systems modernization
• Experience managing teams of 20+ people across multiple functional areas
• Demonstrated ability to dramatically improve financial close timelines, controls environments, or operational efficiency
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across a decentralized, global organization
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI, automation, and modern tools to reimagine finance operations
• Familiarity with multi-currency operations and international payroll
• Experience managing or coordinating statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Remote work options
Apply Now
Apply Now