Global Controller: Multi-Entity Finance Leader, Private Credit

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

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.