Assistant Controller

Americares

United States

Remote

USD 132,000 - 145,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

Americares is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, GAAP reporting, Form 990, and audit readiness. You will manage the General Ledger Accounting team, drive process improvements, and coach staff in a not-for-profit environment.

In this exempt full-time role, you will own month-end close, coordinate annual audits, and partner with departments to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and strong internal controls while upholding Americares values.

Qualifications

Not-for-profit accounting and GAAP experience.
Experience with Form 990 filings.
Audits coordination experience.
Strong Excel and data integrity.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop Accounting staff and support growth.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ledgers.
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
Lead Form 990 preparation and audits.
Improve processes and internal controls.
Collaborate across departments and uphold values.
Serve as backup for AP Manager.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP for nonprofits

Form 990 preparation

Audit coordination

Excel skills

Internal controls

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Location: Remote in CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, TN, TX, VA, and WA;

Reports to: Senior Director, Controller

Number of Direct Reports: 3

Travel Required: None

Assignment Type: Full-time; Exempt

Hiring Range: $132,314 to $145,400 USD

Benefits: Please review the Americares careers page.

Application Requirements: Resume and completed application questions

Global Health Starts with YOU!

Americares is a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 85 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org.

We create global community, treating people as they want to be treated.

We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.

We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.

We are better together; partnership is at our core.

We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and communities thrive.

About the position:

The Assistant Controller is a key leader within the Finance function, responsible for the integrity, timeliness, and effectiveness of day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting of Americares. This role owns the monthly and yearly close process, preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, Form 990 preparation, audit readiness, and internal control strength. The Assistant Controller manages the General Ledger Accounting team, drives process improvements, and builds accounting capabilities through structured staff training and coaching. The ideal candidate brings strong not-for-profit accounting expertise, leadership acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and develop Accounting staff, ensuring success in meeting objectives while supporting their professional growth and development.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue accounting, fixed assets, payroll accounting, cash management, and expense reporting.
Own and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting.
Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
Lead Form 990 preparation, support regulatory compliance activities, and coordinate annual audits and auditor requests.
Assess, improve, and document accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and strengthen compliance.
Actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture, and mission, while partnering effectively across departments.
Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Key expectations for this role include:

In the first 90 days:

Learn and embody the Americares values.
Complete all required onboarding and training programs.
Gain a thorough understanding of Accounting department processes, procedures, and systems.
Develop familiarity with annual Form 990, financial statement, and Uniform Guidance audit requirements.
Assume ownership of day-to-day accounting functions and direct report management.
Take ownership of the month-end close process.

In the first 6 months:

Begin leading financial statement and Form 990 preparation with minimal supervision.
Evaluate current accounting processes and procedures and identify efficiency opportunities.
Build and support an effective cross-training program for the Accounting department.
Initiate process improvements and maintain supporting documentation.
Become fully trained to serve as backup for the AP Manager.

In the first year:

Assume full ownership of the year-end close process.
Lead preparation of financial statements, Uniform Guidance schedules, and Form 990 filings.
Coordinate interim and year-end audits and other regulatory filings, including 1099 reporting.
Become fully trained to serve as backup to the Controller.

Degrees and/or experience required for the role:

Competencies required for the role include:

Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop accounting teams in a nonprofit environment.
Strong command of U.S. GAAP for nonprofits (ASC 958), contribution and grant accounting, and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Experience in preparing and supporting financial statements and Form 990 filings.
Extensive experience utilizing nonprofit accounting and CRM systems.
Audit coordination experience, including preparation of schedules and auditor communication
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong relationship-building skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
Experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and flux analyses.
Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and practical problem solving.
Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity and deadlines.
High integrity, discretion, and alignment with organizational mission and values.

These competencies are preferred but not required for the role:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Fluency in languages spoken in one or more Americares core locations, including India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, and Colombia, in addition to English.

Additionally, our core competencies as an organization are: