Global Controller – Finance Accounting
Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of approximately 30 finance professionals across accounting, payroll, AP, and audit/compliance functions
- Instill a culture of customer service across the Controller’s Office, ensuring finance is considered an accessible, responsive partner to program and country teams
- Own the global monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, driving significant reductions in close timelines through process improvement and team development
- Champion the use of AI-driven tools and automation across functions to improve efficiency in accounting, AP, payroll, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, donor requirements, local statutory requirements, and CHAI’s internal policies across all entities
- Lead the AP team through the transition from manual to automated workflows
- Provide technical guidance, oversight, and support to finance teams across CHAI’s 35 country offices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a controller or senior financial management role
- Significant experience in a large, international nonprofit organization with multi-country operations, donor-funded programs, and project-specific funding structures
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, nonprofit accounting, grant/contract compliance, and multi-entity consolidation
- Proven track record leading finance transformation initiatives including ERP implementations, process redesign, controls remediation, or systems modernization
- Experience managing teams of 20+ people across multiple functional areas
- Demonstrated ability to dramatically improve financial close timelines, controls environments, or operational efficiency
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across a decentralized, global organization
- Enthusiasm for leveraging AI, automation, and modern tools to reimagine finance operations
- Familiarity with multi-currency operations and international payroll
- Experience managing or coordinating statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinanceUS GAAPnonprofit accountinggrant compliancemulti-entity consolidationERP implementationsprocess redesigncontrols remediationfinancial close
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluenceteam managementcustomer serviceprocess improvementoperational efficiencytechnical guidanceoversightcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance