Global Controller

Global Controller

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

Roles and Key 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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

About Us

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.