Global Controller - Finance Accounting

Lead financial operations and drive finance modernization for CHAI.

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Overview

Lead financial operations and drive finance modernization for CHAI.

You have:

  • 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
  • Familiarity with multi-currency operations and international payroll
  • Experience managing or coordinating statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you led a finance transformation initiative. What were the outcomes? This assesses your direct experience with significant finance projects and your ability to lead change. Highlight the initiative, your role, the strategies you implemented, and the impact on the organization.
How do you ensure compliance with GAAP in a complex organization? This tests your technical knowledge of accounting standards and your approach to compliance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a situation where you had to influence decision-making across multiple teams. What approach did you take? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to reduce financial closing timelines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe your experience with ERP systems? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to mentor and develop your finance team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to maintaining effective internal controls? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging audit experience you have had. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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