About this role

We’re looking for someone with an endless drive for improvement, a solutions oriented mindset, an ability to deliver high-quality accounting on tight deadlines and the flexibility to adapt to quickly changing needs while being highly detail-oriented. The candidate should be a strong analytical thinker, have a superb understanding of U.S. GAAP and Uniform Guidance, be knowledgeable about best practices and be an excellent communicator. For this role we are searching for candidates with 7 - 10 years of experience, preferably within the non-profit sector.

Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. at this time.

Reports to: Controller Level: Senior Manager Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel ~1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits

What you’ll do

Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting

Lead key elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and clear documentation of judgments and variances
Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP, including reviewing and approving monthly entries, reconciliations, and supporting analyses
Create error free periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, management reports etc.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including establishing and enforcing appropriate coding structures, review processes, and documentation standards
Serve as a key decision-maker on accounting treatment, estimates, and operational judgment calls, escalating complex issues to the Controller as needed
Ensure expenditures comply with donor requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies; act as a key point of interpretation for finance and non-finance teams
Document and update financial policies and procedures in our knowledge management system.
Review and approve reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring issues are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly
Implement accounting system workflow improvements
Partner cross-functionally (finance, treasury, payments, operations) to ensure accounting implications are understood and embedded in processes
Identify areas for improvements and maintain documentation

Audit and Compliance

Manage the annual financial statement audit and the Single Audit
Support preparation of the consolidated financial statements
Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, especially form 990
Ensure ongoing compliance with US GAAP, FASB guidance, and internal control requirements; proactively identify and address gaps
Act as a key liaison between auditors and internal teams, ensuring timely, accurate responses and minimal disruption

Other tasks

Where applicable, manage and support accounting staff, including reviewing work, providing feedback, and strengthening team capabilities
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and organizational projects, representing accounting perspectives and requirements
Perform all other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by the Controller and stakeholders

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with strong experience in data analysis and reporting.
Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA) is preferred.
Professionally proficient in English.
Strong command of US GAAP, with the ability to independently research, interpret, and apply guidance to real-world scenarios
Experience with multi-country / multi-entity accounting, including intercompany transactions, consolidations, and navigating differing local regulatory and reporting requirements, ideally within an international nonprofit or development organization
Experience working in audit environments and managing external auditors
Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate accounting concepts to non-finance audiences
Ability to be proactive and logical in problem-solving scenarios
Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
Calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
A full appreciation of the value of cooperation, both internationally and within a team environment
Aptitude to learn new software tools such as Slack and Sage Intacct
Advanced spreadsheet skills
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.

Senior Manager, Accounting (Remote - US)