Director, Global Accounting & Finance

HIAS Foundation
New York, MD
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

Provide leadership and oversight of accounting and financial operations for Country Offices across Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America. Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), country office regulatory compliance, donor requirements, and organizational policies.

What You Will Do

Serve as the global liaison and primary point of contact on all accounting and finance-related matters for Country Offices. Assess the effectiveness of financial management systems, policies, processes, and practices across country operations. Provide technical guidance and oversight to Country Offices on financial risk management, internal controls, and compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong analytical skills and ability to problem-solve. Strong communications skills, both orally and in writing. Attention to detail. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time and at times, to insecure operating environments.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA/Chartered Accountant certification
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Strongly preferred humanitarian and country-level financial experience
  • English fluency
  • Spanish and French fluency
  • Experience with accounting systems
  • Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Benefits

  • Salary range: $120,000-$135,000
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