Remote Global Controller | International Finance Leader

ThinkWell; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkWell is seeking a Global Controller based in the United States with remote work to oversee the full finance function across multiple countries and the US entity. The role requires leading the enterprise month-end close, US and international payroll, VAT, and tax filings, and ensuring audit-ready books in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

You will build processes, manage a global team of coordinators, and partner with site Directors and the CFO to ensure compliant financial reporting and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including international and multi-entity accounting.
• Master's degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience in both project accounting and corporate accounting.
• Experience in small to medium-sized government contract management, with familiarity with different contract types (cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, time-and-materials).
• Hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, including creating a chart of accounts and calculating and applying indirect costs.
• Experience overseeing US payroll and international payroll.
• Experience managing AP, AR, and treasury.
• Experience building a team, building processes, and improving policies.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close at the enterprise level, covering all project offices and the US entity, through financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting, taxation, and reporting for international project offices.
• Process US payroll and oversee international payroll in each country, with attention to compliance and controls.
• Oversee local-country VAT and tax reporting and procurement practices at each site.
• Manage AP, AR, and treasury, including cash positions, FX exposure, and bank relationships.
• Build and manage the chart of accounts in QBO and calculate and apply indirect costs.
• Handle projects and corporate accounting, and support contract billing, budgets, and audits across different government contract types.
• Partner with site F&A Directors and support the CFO/Finance Director on US books, payroll, and tax reporting.
• Supervise, coach, and develop international finance and accounting coordinators.
• Build new processes and improve existing policies, documenting them for consistent use across offices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-country coordination

Policy development

Project accounting

Team development

Education

Master's degree in accounting, business, or related field

CPA / CMA / ACCA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

ThinkWell is seeking a Global Controller based in the United States with remote work to oversee the full finance function across multiple countries and the US entity. The role requires leading the enterprise month-end close, US and international payroll, VAT, and tax filings, and ensuring audit-ready books in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

You will build processes, manage a global team of coordinators, and partner with site Directors and the CFO to ensure compliant financial reporting and