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

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

Global Controller – Finance Accounting

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