[Remote] Director, Global Accounting & Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HIAS is seeking a Director, Global Accounting & Finance to lead and oversee accounting and financial operations for Country Offices across Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and strengthening financial systems to support program delivery and decision-making.ResponsibilitiesServe 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 auditorsAssess 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 efficiencyProvide 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 compliancePartner 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 resilienceCoordinate and support country level project and statutory audits, including preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and tracking and supporting the resolution of audit findingsSupport Country Offices with required regulatory, statutory, and donor financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submissionContribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial systems, including the accounting ERP, ensuring alignment with global standards and field realitiesReview general ledger transactions submitted by Country Offices, working collaboratively with field accounting staff to correct errors, clarify procedures, and promote consistent accounting practicesSupport and oversee the month end closing process for Country Offices, including intercompany reconciliations, and ensure adherence to established monthly close timelinesReview Country Office Monthly Financial Reports to ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and financial reporting standards, and follow up on identified issues as neededReview monthly country fund requests to ensure accuracy, compliance, and availability of funds, and facilitate timely approval and payment processesParticipate in cross functional and special finance initiatives or projects, as assigned, to support organizational priorities and continuous improvementSkillsUndergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required8+ years of relevant experienceEnglish fluency requiredExperience with accounting systems requiredKnowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesStrong analytical skills and ability to problem-solveStrong communications skills, both orally and in writingAttention to detailAbility to travel up to 30% of the time and at times, to insecure operating environmentsAbility to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilitiesAbility to deliver high-quality results in a timely mannerGraduate degree preferredCPA/Chartered Accountant certification preferredStrongly preferred humanitarian and country-level financial experienceSpanish and French fluency preferredCompany OverviewHIAS is a Jewish non-profit organization engaged in protecting refugees whose lives are in danger for being who they are. It was founded in 1881, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://hias.org/.