Ashoka

Global Controller

Arlington, VA

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$136kDetected 457 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringGAAPIFRSFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts PayableNetSuite

About the role

This is a unique leadership opportunity to work at a globally recognized, social impact organization that is changing the world for good of all.
The Controller at Ashoka, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has oversight responsibility, in partnership with the CFO, for accounting, finance, reporting, and financial compliance activities in the organization.
They will work closely with their peers in Ashoka Finance and the senior leadership team, while assisting the CFO with financial operations.

Implement appropriate internal controls and mechanisms for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures, and ensure appropriate safeguarding of Organization assets and the proper recording of financial transactions.
Support the CFO in engaging the board's audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
With the CFO, maintain and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including financial institutions, auditors, and large vendors.
Establish and monitor implementation of finance policies, procedures and administrative systems to support finance/program operations.

Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
At least 5 years in a Controller or equivalent position
Accounting experience in a not-for-profit organization, including grants accounting
Experience managing and directing teams of finance and accounting professionals
Strong knowledge and experience in ERP platform, preferably NetSuite
Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second).
About Ashoka: Ashoka is the world's largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago.
Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second).
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Managing financial statements audits, organization's strategy, budget, and planning
Strong ability to research technical GAAP topics and also implement rules as appropriate
Appropriate balance of focus on simplification of processes and policies, while ensuring nuances are covered
Willing and able to face unique challenges never experienced before
Ability to work and collaborate with people in other teams who have no financial knowledge
Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with smart, caring professionals who want to make a meaningful change in the world.
Core Criteria:

Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization).
Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life.

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