Global Controller

AVANA Companies; Manama; On-site; BHD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AVANA Companies, a US-based real estate credit platform with global entities, is seeking a world-class Global Controller to own financial reporting integrity across multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction operations. You will work directly with the CEO on capital markets and acquisition work, delivering high-impact financial ownership with rigorous controls.

The role demands 12+ years in finance/accounting, Big 4 background, CPA, and strong M&A/capital markets experience.

Qualifications

• Big 4 audit/advisory experience with progression to senior/manager level.
• CPA required; CMA/ACCA or equivalent designation strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with multi-entity consolidations and multi-jurisdiction reporting (US GAAP and IFRS).
• Proven experience beyond day-to-day operational accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
• Comfort operating independently and reporting directly to a CEO.
• Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) as part of screening.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidations across entities and jurisdictions (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable).
• Quality control of accounting-team output before it reaches leadership.
• CEO special projects: projections, scenarios, capital markets and transaction support.
• M&A / JV support: financial due diligence, valuation support, and integration analysis.
• Audit and tax coordination with external advisors across jurisdictions.
• Internal controls, treasury discipline, and ERP-based reporting (Acumatica or equivalent).

Skills

Big 4 audit/advisory experience

Senior/manager progression

Multi-entity consolidations

Capital markets & M&A experience

Independent work with CEO

Willingness for cognitive assessment (

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

University degree in accounting or finance

CMA/ACCA or equivalent designation preferred

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Career Opportunities with Avana Companies

A great place to work.

As a people-first organization, AVANA Companies is the sum of our team members. Our team is the heart of our organization, across all our brands. Given everything they bring to the table, our goal is to enrich their lives as much as we enrich the lives of our clients and partners. At the end of the day, our passion is our people, and our purpose is to deliver Capital for a Better Tomorrow. As a united team, we passionately pursue that purpose – ultimately creating a lasting impression on our own lives and the lives of people around the world. We’re lucky that every day we get to collaborate and work together to accomplish that. It’s one of the many factors that make us a family of companies.

Primary: Manama, Bahrain (preferred) · Philippines considered for exceptional candidates

Reports to CEO

About AVANA Companies

AVANA Companies is a US-based private real estate credit platform and non-bank commercial lender with $1B+ in assets under management, with operating entities in the USA, Bahrain, Canada, the Philippines, and India. We partner with institutional capital providers, including Oaktree Capital Management, to deliver private credit solutions. Our mission: Capital for a Better Tomorrow™.

The Role

We are looking for a world-class financial leader to step into the role of Global Controller. As a top-tier financial strategist, you will oversee and own financial reporting integrity across our multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction platform. You will work directly with the CEO on capital markets and acquisition work. This is high impact financial ownership: accuracy, controls, and judgment under pressure — not a review-only seat.

What You'll Own

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidations across entities and jurisdictions (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
• Quality control of accounting-team output before it reaches leadership.
• CEO special projects: projections, scenarios, capital markets and transaction support
• M&A / JV support: financial due diligence, valuation support, and integration analysis
• Audit and tax coordination with external advisors across jurisdictions
• Internal controls, treasury discipline, and ERP-based reporting (Acumatica or equivalent)

Must-Haves:

• Big 4 audit or advisory experience (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC), with progression to senior/manager-level engagements
• Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance with strong academic standing.
• CPA required; CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidations and multi-jurisdiction reporting (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
• Proven experience beyond day-to-day operational accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
• Comfort operating independently and reporting directly to a CEO
• Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) as part of screening.

Nice to Have

• Experience in alternative asset management, private credit, or non-bank lending
• Experience with Acumatica or a comparable cloud ERP
• Familiarity with US and Gulf/MENA regulatory environments (e.g., CBB, SAMA)

Compensation & Location

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, benchmarked to senior/VP-level Controller roles in Bahrain's financial services market. Based in Manama, Bahrain preferred; strong Philippines-based candidates will also be considered. Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a global or multi-entity organization, ideally within financial services or impact-focused investments.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across time zones, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.