Global Controller - Digital Green

About Digital Green

Digital Green is a global development organization that is creating a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities. We join forces with governments, private agencies, and most importantly, rural communities themselves to co-create digital solutions that are of the community and for the community. When farmers have the tools they need to connect with one another, they’re far more likely to apply what they’ve learned on their farms and in their households–improving their own livelihoods and those of others in their community, in a manner that’s nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, and inclusive.

So far, Digital Green has reached ~3 million rural community members across over 8,000 villages across multiple countries, primarily India, Ethiopia and Kenya. Digital Green operates from offices in San Francisco, New Delhi, and Addis Ababa. Digital Green is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the US. For more information, please visit Digital Green’s website: www.digitalgreen.org.

Digital Green is entering an exciting phase of development as it expands its offerings beyond digital advisories to also include solutions focused on financing & data; and also expand to include Kenya as a priority geography alongside India and Ethiopia. As part of this expansion, Digital Green is building a small team of exceptional individuals with a passion for finding solutions to pressing development problems, a curiosity about complex issues facing the world’s poor, and a drive to tell our story. This is an exciting opportunity to join Digital Green’s new and growing team, supporting our ongoing programs, country expansion and start-up operations.
 

Job Summary 

We are seeking an experienced and skilled leader to head our Global Accounting Function. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in global finance, with a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and international accounting standards. The successful candidate will oversee a team of accounting professionals across our U.S. headquarters and branches in India, Ethiopia, and Kenya, ensuring adherence to local accounting standards. Responsibilities include establishing consistent accounting policies, implementing a unified global accounting system, and maintaining robust internal controls. The role also involves overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, preparing comprehensive financial statements, and coordinating external audits. The successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President, Global Finance.

Responsibilities

Lead the Global Accounting Function:

• Oversee a team of accounting professionals across the U.S. headquarters and branches in India, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
• Establish and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures to ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and local accounting standards in all locations.
• Stay abreast of updates to U.S. GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS) to proactively adapt and maintain compliance.
• Develop and implement a robust system of internal controls to safeguard financial assets, mitigate financial risks across all locations, and ensure adherence to best practices.

Implement and Maintain a Unified Global Accounting System:

• Select and implement a robust accounting system that can be standardized across all locations, streamlining data collection, reporting, and consolidation efforts.
• Configure the system to accommodate local accounting requirements in India, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
• Provide ongoing support and training to staff on the use of the new system.

Oversee Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Closing Processes:

• Develop and implement a standardized closing process for all locations, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
• Coordinate with branch accounting teams to gather and reconcile financial data.
• Conduct reviews and analysis of financial statements before consolidation.
• Oversee external audits, liaising with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

Prepare Comprehensive Financial Statements:

• Consolidate financial statements from all locations according to U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Partner with the head of financial planning and analysis in preparing clear, concise, and informative financial reports for internal stakeholders (e.g., management, board of directors) and external stakeholders (e.g., donors, regulators).
• Analyze financial data and identify key trends to provide insightful commentary within reports.

Lead Accounting Team and Foster Effective Collaboration:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Global Accounting Manager and Staff Accountant to promote team cohesion and alignment with organizational and individual goals.
• Collaborate with the head of Financial Planning and Analysis, and head of Grants Management to optimize financial operations, achieve organizational goals, and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Partner with relevant internal stakeholders to enhance and integrate finance, HR, and Admin operations functions. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a global senior accounting role, with at least 3 years of experience in a non profit global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP and strong understanding of international accounting standards (IFRS preferred).
• Proven experience with implementing and managing global accounting systems. Hands on experience with SAGE Intacct is a plus
• Experience with financial statement consolidation processes with working knowledge of multi-entity and multi-currency accounting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The salary range for this role is $118000- $147,000 USD. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with their relevant experience and cost of living indicators based on the state (country) of residence.

Applications will be accepted until September 3rd, 2024.

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