Global Controller (US Only)

 

NOTE: The above Pay Range only applies to applicants who perform the job within the US and to applicants classified by CRS as International Assignees.  Staff hired on local payroll would follow the respective Country pay range.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your anticipated work location during the candidate selection process.

Job Summary

The Global Controller will analyze the financial status of the company and work with the CFO to develop and carry out long-term financial goals and direct the preparation of all financial reports, statements, audits, and controls. This position will handle 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.   

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (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 and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASC 958).
• 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. Ensure high-quality management reporting and transparency on restricted vs. unrestricted net assets.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of organization’s assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
• Lead the collaboration and direction of all global audit activity, including the 2 CFR 200 US government audit and Global Fund audits.  
• Oversee financial compliance with major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, foundations, bilaterals). Ensure grant accounting, revenue recognition, cost allocation, and indirect rate applications follow donor regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee the preparation of Form 990 and other federal, state and other required tax filings.
• Establish clear leadership and strategic objectives for individual departments and their leaders to ensure, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Identify, develop, and implement processes and procedures for the financial management; identify areas of improvement or opportunity as needed.
• Oversee the grants management processes related to financial activities and reporting in compliance with donor regulations. 
• Oversee global financial operational functions including accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable.
• Oversee Global Treasury operations including cash management, investments and corporate risk (insurance) program. Ensure adequate liquidity and reserves are maintained.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all country programs.
• Monitor CRS’s retirement plans (403(b), 457 and offshore) plans which include making contributions and submitting annual reports and other required documentation. Review  year-end compliance and required forms ensuring finance records are up-to-date.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and scalability across global finance operations. Lead optimization of the global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related financial tools. 
• Manage and develop a diverse global accounting team, including regional or country finance leaders.
• Build organizational financial capacity by providing regular training, technical assistance, and coaching to direct reports to maximize and achieve global impact

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance. 
• Minimum 12 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
• Experience in business change projects and/or business process improvement 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on Accounting preferred. A professional certification in Accounting or a Certified Public Accountant highly preferred.   

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Solid knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and U.S. Government funding regulations for non-profit organizations
• Deep knowledge of US tax system and audit principles.
• Strong finance and accounting knowledge and analytical/problem solving skills 
• Strong computer skills, project management skills, process development and enhancement skills
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams
• Ability to manage competing objectives and priorities
• 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

 

Required Languages: English  

Travel:  Must be willing and able to travel up to 10 %.  

Supervisory Responsibilities – Yes

 

 

 

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

 

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.  Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.  CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.