Back Controller

Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

Department Global Finance (GLFIN) - Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Global Finance department helps realize this objective by: • Ensuring accurate timely country office financial data capture and reporting • Timely, accurate submission of funder financial reports and invoices • Helping to mitigate financial risk by building country office finance staff capacity, assisting in audits and improving country office financial processes

Position Overview

Under general direction of the CFO, the Controller leads Pact’s day-to-day finance operations, directly supervises 4 finance and accounting professionals in Washington, DC, and works with Finance and Accounting staff at locations worldwide to ensure the highest quality compliance with U.S. Government (USG) rules and regulations, Pact global accounting policies and standards, and donor requirements. The Controller is responsible for global accounting, financial policies and procedures, accounts payable and receivable, external reporting, audit, and global treasury. The Controller provides exceptional leadership and hands-on technical mentorship to a team of accounting and finance professionals. This includes directing and coordinating the work of the global finance and general accounting teams (payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, investments, debt, intercompany accounting, and cash management). They ensure that finance operates with the utmost integrity, financial acumen, and team orientation to enable Pact to implement its mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides financial expertise and leadership in all aspects of the business.
• Responsible for leading the annual global audits (UG 2CFR200, 403b), annual NICRA submission, and project audits in compliance with USG rules an regulations. Compiles data and supporting schedules for external filings including IRS Forms 990 and 5500.
• Ensures on time and accurate accounting, reconciliation and external reporting in accordance with US GAAP, USG requirements, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) where appropriate.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and communicates/trains accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensures internal controls within the global organization are adequate, identifies and implements process improvements and drives changes in partnership with operations and program teams..
• Supports presentations to the board and works closely with the CFO and others on the executive committee.
• Coordinates with IT on the implementation and troubleshooting of global and field accounting systems as appropriate to meet donor, regulatory and organizational needs.
• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable, identifying efficiencies through innovative process flow and use of technology.
• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of global payroll and time reporting; identifies efficiencies through innovative process flow, use of technology and engagement with human resources to spearhead high quality integration of process and technology.
• Oversees the preparation of monthly financial statements for Pact.
• Oversees global cash management, including cash controls, banking, foreign currency, and enterprise-wide cash flow forecasting.
• Supervises the overall financial management of country office operations ensuring that country office accounting, reporting, month-end and year-end close are on time, accurate and in compliance with Pact accounting policies, standards, and practices, USG rules and regulations, and country policies, laws and regulations.
• Reports regularly on compliance and risk-related activities and issues, including recommendations to address them, to the CFO.
• Assists with start-up and close out financial activities of field offices.
• Leads and participates in organizational and departmental projects as needed.

  All other duties as assigned

  Basic Requirements

  • Master’s degree and 12+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 7 years of management experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and MBA certifications required.
  • Expert knowledge of GAAP and US federal financial regulations, including familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (UG) 2 CFR Part 200.
    • Experience in a global non-profit that implements complex USG grants and/or contracts.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of complex automated financial, accounting, reporting and payroll processing systems; Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009/2013 and ADP preferred.
    • Proficiency with MS Office, including Pivot Tables and Macros.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Established leader with the ability to identify and leverage the strengths of finance team members, clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement constant learning to support individual and organizational goals.
    • Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
    • Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation.
    • Strong communication skills with experience effectively communicating key data to all levels of staff and leadership, including the board.
    • Must have ability to work well in dynamic and cross-functional team environment.
    • Excellent customer service, with the ability to present information, make recommendations and influence positively across various levels of the organization while exercising professionalism and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
    • Self-motivated, outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively both in groups as well as independently.
    • Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize multiple tasks with close attention to detail and accuracy and meet deadlines.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Both Not-For-Profit and For Profit industry experience.
      • Proven working experience as Controller in international organizations