Ashoka · 2 hours ago
Global Controller
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAshoka is a globally recognized social impact organization that is changing the world for good. The Global Controller will oversee accounting, finance, reporting, and financial compliance activities, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership to ensure effective financial operations and simplify finance procedures.
InfrastructureNon ProfitSocial Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements; apply reporting standards for nonprofit entities
Implement appropriate internal controls and mechanisms for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures, and ensure appropriate safeguarding of Organization assets and the proper recording of financial transactions
Coordinate all audit activity
Work with the Finance team’s Head of Business Intelligence to consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports timely and accurately; clearly communicate financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of Ashoka’s financial status
Review and approve payroll
Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery
Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period
With the CFO, maintain and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including financial institutions, auditors, and large vendors
Establish and monitor implementation of finance policies, procedures and administrative systems to support finance/program operations
Evaluate and lead team to improve Team’s application of the accounting ERP system (NetSuite); rollout the ERP system in other country offices as appropriate in coordination with regional and local finance managers
Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals. Support development of a new role within the finance organization to focus on simplifying processes and financial training across the organization
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
Provide coaching to other staff while working collaboratively with them to define and find solutions to issues. Be willing to roll up sleeves in tackling issues including technical challenges
Qualification
Required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
At least 5 years in a Controller or equivalent position
Accounting experience in a not-for-profit organization, including grants accounting
Public accounting experience will be a plus
Experience managing and directing teams of finance and accounting professionals
Strong knowledge and experience in ERP platform, preferably NetSuite
Managing financial statements audits, organization's strategy, budget, and planning
Strong ability to research technical GAAP topics and also implement rules as appropriate
Appropriate balance of focus on simplification of processes and policies, while ensuring nuances are covered
Willing and able to face unique challenges never experienced before
Ability to work and collaborate with people in other teams who have no financial knowledge
Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with smart, caring professionals who want to make a meaningful change in the world
Company
Ashoka
Ashoka is a civil and social organization that specializes in the fields of social entrepreneurship and social change.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Grant
Leadership Team
Bill Drayton
CEO
Arnaud Mourot
VP - Global Corporate Alliances and Changemaker Companies
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