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Catholic Relief Services · 1 day ago

Global Controller (US Only)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. 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.

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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

Qualification

Financial ReportingGAAP ComplianceNonprofit AccountingAudit ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementProject ManagementCultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

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