Global Controller

Catholic Relief Services; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Controller to lead financial management and reporting. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance with accounting standards, ensuring accuracy in financial statements, and developing strategic financial goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international financial operations, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and mission-driven culture. Join a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of people worldwide, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial management experience in international operations.
• Solid knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and U.S. Government funding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
• Develop internal controls and manage the grants management processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Principles

Leadership

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Job description

About CRS

A leading global humanitarian and development agency, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) reaches over 130 million people across more than 110 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health and social services, agriculture, education, water and environment, small enterprise and justice and peacebuilding. Since 1943, we have built strong partnerships with local communities, governments, and organizations around the world, creating renowned programming and operations that produce tangible results and make us a trusted partner. Our mission is lasting transformation of individual lives and entire societies.

Job Summary

The Global Controller leads and analyzes the financial status of the company and works with the CFO to develop strategic and long-term financial goals and direct the preparation of all financial reports, statements, audits, and controls. This position is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the organization’s financial reporting internally and externally including donor reporting. The Global Controller will ensure that internal controls are in place, enforced, and reviewed for conformance to accounting and financial standards and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and analyze the general ledger accounting records, conduct research and resolve technical accounting issues and oversee month-end close and general ledger activity. Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare reports ensuring the information accurately reflects the organization’s financial activities and clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of organization’s assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Directs all HQ audit activity, including the 2 CFR 200 US government audit. Oversee the preparation of Form 990 and other required tax filings.
• Create and implement processes and procedures for the financial management system; identify areas of improvement or opportunity as needed.
• Lead the grants management processes related to financial activities and reporting in compliance with donor regulations.
• Oversee HQ financial operational functions including accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable.
• Develop and implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all country programs.
• Provide effective supervision to accounting staff by ensuring standard accounting principles as well as CRS processes and procedures are followed in keeping financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Economics or Finance.
• Solid knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and U.S. Government funding regulations for non-profit organizations.
• Minimum 10 years of financial and/or program management experience within an international operations environment, with a minimum of 7 years in a supervisory position.
• Past experience in managing large geographically distributed programs including multiple projects and/or service delivery efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams.
• Experience in business change projects and/or business process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong finance and accounting knowledge and analytical/problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, project management skills, process development and enhancement skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, highly analytical, problem solving, results orientation.
• Highly proactive and able to work independently.
• Responsive and service oriented.
• Ability to communicate with financial and program staff on financial and accounting issues.
• Strong inter-personal and group/team process skills. Collaborative and inclusive.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Culturally sensitive and patient.
• Shares the agency's values and vision.
• Politically savvy in introducing and gaining broad buy-in for new systems and processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational learning and development.

Supervisory Responsibilities – Yes

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Finance Division, Regional Finance Officers, and Country Program offices.

External: Vendors, agency service providers, external auditors.

What we offer

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

NOTE: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.