Director, Global Accounting & Finance

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a Director, Global Accounting & Finance to provide leadership and oversight of accounting and financial operations for Country Offices across Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America. This role is responsible for ensuring 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. This role works closely with headquarters colleagues to strengthen financial systems, address audit findings, mitigate financial risk, and ensure timely and accurate financial information to support program delivery and decision making. In addition, the Director supports internal and external audits, contributes to the development and refinement of financial policies and procedures, and promotes consistent application of financial standards across diverse operating contexts, balancing strong stewardship with the operational realities of HIAS’ Country Offices.

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the global liaison and primary point of contact on all accounting and finance–related matters for Country Offices, coordinating closely with Headquarters Finance, Grants Administration, Programs, and internal and external auditors.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial management systems, policies, processes, and practices across country operations, and lead or support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to strengthen controls, compliance, and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to Country Offices on financial risk management, internal controls, and compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and U.S. (GAAP), IFRS, and country office regulatory compliance.
• Partner with, and build the capacity of, Country Office Finance teams through ongoing coaching, training, and mentorship, with a focus on strengthening financial stewardship, reporting accuracy, and operational resilience.
• Coordinate and support country level project and statutory audits, including preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and tracking and supporting the resolution of audit findings.
• Support Country Offices with required regulatory, statutory, and donor financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial systems, including the accounting ERP, ensuring alignment with global standards and field realities.
• Review general ledger transactions submitted by Country Offices, working collaboratively with field accounting staff to correct errors, clarify procedures, and promote consistent accounting practices.
• Support and oversee the month end closing process for Country Offices, including intercompany reconciliations, and ensure adherence to established monthly close timelines.
• Review Country Office Monthly Financial Reports to ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and financial reporting standards, and follow up on identified issues as needed.
• Review monthly country fund requests to ensure accuracy, compliance, and availability of funds, and facilitate timely approval and payment processes.
• Participate in cross functional and special finance initiatives or projects, as assigned, to support organizational priorities and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required; graduate degree preferred.
• CPA/Chartered Accountant certification preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strongly preferred humanitarian and country-level financial experience..
• English fluency required; Spanish and French fluency preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems required.
• Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner.