Assistant Controller, Global Finance & Accounting

International Justice Mission

Assistant Controller overseeing global finance operations and managing diverse accounting teams at IJM. Focused on strategic initiatives to enhance financial management and compliance across regions.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct a global team of finance directors and their teams of accountants, maximizing collaboration, communication, professional development, and achievement of team objectives
Develop the professional, spiritual, and social capabilities of staff to enhance personal growth and effective performance aligned with IJM’s mission
Recruit, retain, and develop a global accounting team with strong technical and analytical capabilities and excellent internal customer service skills
Develop annual and long-term strategies for the global accounting team aligned with divisional and organizational goals
Serve as backup for the Senior Vice President, Accounting
Maintain close relationships with regional leadership, program, and grants management staff to strengthen financial operations and support program goals
Collaborate with regional leadership to ensure global finance standardization efforts are appropriate, clearly communicated, documented, and supported with training
Partner with revenue accounting, treasury, and FP&A teams on areas of intersecting responsibility
Develop and update global accounting and finance policies and procedures to ensure internal controls, consistency, and compliance with local, donor, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with regional and country finance leaders to develop and update local supplement and best practice manuals
Partner with the Grants Management team to develop grant management resources and support staff training and award start-up workshops
Identify training needs and provide resources to support continuous improvement and professional development of finance staff
Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to support professional and spiritual growth
Develop and enhance training materials and accounting guidance for field office onboarding and ongoing support
Provide on-site financial support and training to field offices as needed
Oversee document management for global consolidated financial operations and award documentation to support annual audits
Oversee preparation and review of award budgets to ensure accurate costing and full cost recovery
Lead monthly global consolidation, review, and reconciliation of income, expenses, and balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP
Support and review grant implementation, expenditure analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions
Monitor and enforce compliance with financial policies and procedures
Identify and recruit qualified finance staff to support IJM’s strategic goals and mission
Serve as a resource to country directors and regional leadership in finance staffing, job design, recruitment, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed CPA or an advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
At least fifteen years’ experience as an accounting or audit manager, including nonprofit and international development experience, with a minimum of seven years supervising diverse teams
Advanced knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in a multi-currency nonprofit environment
Advanced knowledge and experience with US government grant making rules (2 CFR 200) and other private and international institution awards
Experience with progressive financial and accounting systems, with Workday ERP experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership ability to independently assess, identify, and resolve areas of confusion, dysfunction, and paralysis
Proven ability to build, lead, and supervise multi-cultural and geographically dispersed accounting teams
Influential and diplomatic communication skills with the ability to build consensus across functions and regions
Ability to clearly communicate complex finance and accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and disciplines
Capacity to objectively evaluate policies, processes, and outcomes and implement appropriate improvements
Ability to remain professional, engaged, and constructive during disagreement or conflict
Servant-leadership posture focused on enabling others to succeed
Ability to travel internationally, particularly to low-resource settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingaudit managementfinancial reportingGAAPIFRSgrant managementbudget preparationfinancial analysiscompliancemulti-currency accounting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationcoachingmentoringconflict resolutioncultural sensitivityproblem-solvingconsensus buildingprofessional development

Certifications

CPAadvanced degree in Accountingadvanced degree in Finance