Global Controller

Description

Country 

United States

City 

Boston

Type 

Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit 

Finance - Accounting

Additional Location Description 

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More information about this job:

Overview:

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

Responsibilities:

The Global Controller will be responsible for directing the Initiatives' accounting,  payroll, and accounts payable functions globally for CHAI.  The Global Controller will supervise approximately 15 professional staff, and indirectly more than 25 finance/program professionals worldwide, and will oversee monthly general ledger posting and close functions, accounts payable, billing, and payroll accounting/processing. The role will also be responsible for the accounting and analysis of any capital investment or multi-year expense contract (leases), in coordination with senior management and program officers.  Reporting to the CFO, s/he will work closely with personnel at HQ, Program Managers and accounting staff in the field, and senior management in maintaining accounting policies and procedures consistent with best in class operations. The Global Controller will plan and coordinate the annual audit and tax reporting, will be responsible for establishing effective internal controls (i.e. documenting, training and monitoring.).  This dynamic position represents the opportunity to contribute to defining trends and best practices in financial management for the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Additional Responsibilities: Utilizing Financial Edge with a transition to a combination of Quickbooks and other finance systems  (accounting), ADP and Expaticore (payroll) and Bank of America’s Cash Pro Direct (cash) software applications:

• In coordination with CHAI’s Director of Budget & Reporting, oversee regular financial reporting for the CFO and other members of the senior management team, including comparisons to budget, trends, and ratios with analyses and recommendations as needed
• Provide direction and guidance to Accounting and Finance Staff located in various countries
• Plan for and coordinate annual audit and tax reporting; serve as liaison to auditors
• Maintain a system of internal controls, documentation and accounting that will ensure accurate reporting and recordkeeping in compliance with all relevant laws and accounting pronouncements, both internationally and domestically
• Oversee the functionality of the global Accounting processes and revise and /or build systems as needed
• Manage staff overseeing preparation of bank reconciliations and recommend opportunities for improved cash flows. Develop control regimes over petty cash and international bank accounts.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate inventory of all assets and maintain reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including supporting documentation as required by auditors
• Provide guidance to management with respect to making sound business decisions
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and other filings as required by tax or other authorities
• Periodically review processes to ensure that accounting policies and procedures are being followed
• Coach, mentor and develop staff.

Qualifications:

• Five years experience as Accounting Director
• Seven years supervisory experience
• Bachelors degree; BA/BS in accounting, CPA required and Advanced degree preferred (MBA)
• Superb problem identification, articulation, recommendation, and execution skills required
• Comfort operating, and partnering with the CFO, in a constantly changing, dynamic, and challenging environment where accounting policy and procedure will be maintained by this role.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership role in global Finance System Implementation
• Demonstrated facility and comfort with hands-on use of accounting software and report writing - particularly BlackBaud’s Financial Edge, Quickbooks and/or other finance systems.
• Ability to travel internationally – approximately 2-3 trips per year
• Ability to implement and manage financial controls, while maintaining flexibility to find alternative solutions to global accounting/finance needs when necessary
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as with a team
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Prior experience in a not for profit preferred, but strong, demonstrated experience in the following required:

• Not for Profit accounting or fund accounting
• Cash flow, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statement generation
• Leadership over Accounts Payable, Accounting and Global Payroll
• Monthly and yearly close cycles, managing chart of accounts, and ensuring that all accounts are balanced, reconciled, and reported consistent with GAAP and management requirements
• Knowledge and experience with establishing and maintaining internal control policies and procedures
• Highest ethical standards, a deep sense of collegiality, as well as a strong desire to create positive change on a big scale and to see their work in finance as directly linked to, and supportive of, the organization’s impact and vision

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