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The Controller is a key member of the organization’s financial leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions. This role ensures the integrity of financial operations, supports strategic decision‑making, and oversees financial management of all grants, including federal funding. The Controller maintains strong internal controls, leads the annual audit and budgeting processes, and provides critical financial analysis for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the accounting department
Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies
Lead preparation and coordination of the annual financial audit and all regulatory filings
Lead and manage the organization’s annual budgeting process in partnership with executive management
Perform financial analysis and prepare accurate financial statements and management reports for executive leadership and the board
Manage relationships with external vendors and financial service providers
Conduct risk management analysis and prepare ad hoc reports as needed
Oversee and lead financial management of all grants, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting
Manage inbound grant revenue, pass‑through/sub‑recipient funding, and support development of outbound grant programs
Monitor and reconcile grant expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets, GAAP, and sponsor requirements
Prepare and submit accurate, timely grant financial reports aligned with funder expectations
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local grant regulations, including the U.S. Federal Compliance Supplement (2 CFR 200, Appendix XI)
Maintain comprehensive documentation of all U.S. grants, including agreements, amendments, financial reports, and communications
Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and support external monitoring related to grant funding
Provide financial data to support new grant applications
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Single Audit and ensure year‑round compliance readiness
Manage the organization’s Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) or de minimis rate as applicable
Provide effective leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting staff
Develop and maintain a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or advanced degree preferred)
Experience working in a non‑profit environment (preferred)
Experience managing federal grants, including 2 CFR 200 compliance (strongly preferred)
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
Demonstrated experience with audits, budgeting, and complex financial reporting
Strong understanding of GAAP
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment
Nice to have:
Experience working in a non‑profit environment
Experience managing federal grants, including 2 CFR 200 compliance
What we offer:
Excellent compensation
benefits
strong work/life balance
excellent work culture
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance