Global Controller

Company: Corus International
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Global ControllerPosition Type: Regular Full-TimeDepartment: Finance and AdministrationLocation: Washington, DC - HybridContact: Corus International, Global Talent Acquisition, Salary Range: $123,000 - $154,000 - $185,000Corus International provides a competitive, growth-oriented, yet fiscally responsible compensation program. When determining an offer for employment, multiple factors are considered including relevant years of experience, education, skills, internal equity, and budget. Our overall approach is to target the minimum to midpoint for starting salaries, based on these factors.Additionally, Corus provides a comprehensive and competitive employee benefit package to protect our valued and dedicated staff and their families. Our benefits include three medical plan options with comprehensive prescription drug coverage, low-cost dental coverage with 100% paid vision insurance. Corus also provides a generous retirement plan and PTO to include vacation, sick, holiday, parental, jury, international travel, and bereavement leave; employer-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance; employee wellness incentives, and employee work/life balance and assistance programs.Position Summary:The Global Controller reports to the Chief Financial and Administration Officer (CFAO) and functions as a highly skilled hands-on leader within the Finance and Administration team. This role is responsible for the U.S. based and international accounting, compliance and financial reporting functions which include multiple entities with a combined annual budget of $160M funded through private donors, foundations, corporations and U.S. government grants and contracts.Corus' financial systems have historically been a blend of software solutions alongside manual processes to deliver timely reporting. In 2024 a thorough review began, which has led to initial upgrades to several software solutions enabling seamless links and reducing manual processes. This work will continue into the coming years and the Global Controller will play a key role in implementation and quality assurance of the solution. The successful candidate will need to be able to prove adaptability to hybrid systems which are in transition and have very strong data skills alongside their accounting skills.The Global Controller will provide high quality and timely data and analysis for strategic decision support; work collaboratively with the CFAO on strategic matters, policies and priorities; and represent Finance in cross-organizational working groups as required.The Global Controller will be an experienced leader of people with strong communication skills and deep experience in consolidated accounting and data management. S/he will operate seamlessly across strategic, managerial and transactional levels and will step-up as needed to be a true deputy to the CFAO.Responsibilities:

• Direct, support, and where necessary, perform the duties of general and international accounting, multi-entity consolidation, internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, and cash management.
• Ensure the integrity of financial systems and data for all internal and external financial reporting. Current financial systems include MIP and Quickbooks for general accounting, Adaptiv as the database for management performance reporting and Anybill for accounts payable.
• Lead a comprehensive quality control review process on all significant classes of transactions including routine and non-routine transactions, including but not limited to:
  • Oversight on valuation of inventory and processes to optimize inventory turnover and improve reporting accuracy.
  • Evaluate compliance of leasing module with ASC 842 requirements and operational efficiency.
  • Review and validate fiscal year end close processes, including consolidation of financial statements, intercompany reconciliations, and preparation of financial reporting packages.
  • Review and validate reporting packages, identifying and addressing discrepancies ahead of management review and audit submission.
  • Manage the annual external audit and ensure adherence and compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Guidance (UG), applicable regulatory and governance requirements including internal policies and procedures, donor requirements, and municipal bond covenants.
  • As needed, support the Business Development Office audit processes, including timely responses to audit queries, preparation and submission of required documentation, and proactive identification and resolution of potential audit risks to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
  • Continuously review the organization's understanding and documentation of processes/procedures for improved transaction recordation, program consolidations, and financial reporting.
  • Influence best accounting practices across the global organization and drive organizational, process and technology transformation.
  • Lead and direct the allocation of direct and indirect costs across projects and entities while addressing challenges in indirect cost recovery and overhead allocation.
  • Consolidate program activity across entities, ensuring accurate tracking of direct and allocable costs.
  • Collaborate with and support the development, implementation, and oversight of required financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Provide timely and strategic decision support for the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders to include organizational design, technology stacking and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.
  • Serve with the CFAO as key staff for the Finance Committee of the Board and stand in for the CFAO when needed.Supervisory:
    • The Global Controller leads Corus' HQ Accounting Team; and works closely with Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Operational Services and International Finance.Required Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
      • Active CPA required.
      • At least 10 years' relevant and progressively responsible experience to include accounting/finance leadership in a large multi-million-dollar global federal government contracting and/or international NGO nonprofit environment a must.
      • Must have experience working as a Controller in a global context and leading a team with direct supervisory responsibility.
      • Experience with MIP or similar systems for general accounting and database reporting applications.
      • Knowledge of U.S. Government regulations.
      • Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills.
      • Exceptional analytical and innovative problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
      • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, including recruiting, training, and development of staff.
      • Effective communicator, able to convey complex financial matters to non-financially trained professionals.
      • Strong written, verbal, and presentations skills along with fluency in English.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Professional proficiency in French and/or Spanish would be desirable.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Global positions that are bound by contracts will not be changed without notice and approval.Working Conditions, Travel and Environment:
          • Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing work to be done remotely; two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office is required. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or weekends as required.
          • This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.
          • If applicable, must have authorization to work in the country of assignment.As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:
            • Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
            • Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
            • Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
            • Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
            • Adhere to the Organizational Core Values.Corus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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