Global Accounting Services CFO - Gates Foundation 2024

OpenDoorHub; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 369,000 - 571,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gates Foundation is seeking a Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer to lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance. Based in Seattle, WA, the role oversees assets exceeding $89 billion across international offices and affiliated entities.

You will report to the CFO and lead a distributed team of about 40 professionals, driving financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial operations across borders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• Significant executive-level finance leadership experience in global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions.
• Oversee more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities.
• Provide executive leadership for a globally distributed organization of ~40 professionals.
• Oversee global payroll, global payments, enterprise accounting, tax and regulatory compliance, treasury operations, and audit coordination.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA

Job description

Global Accounting Services CFO - Gates Foundation 2024

The Gates Foundation is hiring a Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer to lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions. The role oversees $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices. The ideal candidate has significant

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer to lead its global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions. The successful candidate will have significant executive-level finance and accounting leadership experience in complex, global organizations. The role is based in Seattle, WA, and oversees more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities.

Overview

The Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CFO and serve as a key member of the foundation’s financial leadership team.

• Lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions
• Oversee more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities
• Provide executive leadership for a globally distributed organization of approximately 40 professionals
• Global payroll operations, global payments, enterprise accounting, tax and regulatory compliance, treasury operations, employee expense management, audit coordination, and financial governance

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, and a CPA is required.

• Significant executive-level finance and accounting leadership experience within complex, global organizations
• Deep expertise in global accounting operations, tax strategy, financial reporting, treasury management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States
• Competitive salary range of $368,500 to $571,100 USD
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization and contribute to global impact
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through the provided link.

• Submit your resume and cover letter
• Complete the online application form
• Provide contact information for professional references

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary range for this role is $368,500 to $571,100 USD.

What are the requirements for work authorization?

The candidate must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.

What is the ideal candidate profile?

The ideal candidate has significant executive-level finance and accounting leadership experience in complex, global organizations and a CPA.

What are the responsibilities of the Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer?

The Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer will lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions and oversee more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities.

How many professionals will I be leading?

You will provide executive leadership for a globally distributed organization of approximately 40 professionals.

What is the mission of the organization?

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a mission-driven organization that strives to balance competitive compensation with its commitment to advancing global impact.