Global Controller

ThinkWell • Washington, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Global Controller reports to the Finance Director / CFO and leads finance and accounting across multiple countries and the global office. The role manages accounting books, indirect rates, and compliance. It is a US-based remote position.

The Controller owns the enterprise month-end close and financial reporting; oversees accounting, payroll, taxation, and reporting for US and international operations; and manages AP, AR, treasury, cash positions, foreign-exchange exposure, and banking relationships. The role builds and maintains the QuickBooks Online chart of accounts and indirect cost structure, supports government contract accounting and audits, and ensures that international finance and accounting coordinators follow consistent standards. The Controller also improves and documents policies and processes, and supervises, coaches, and develops the international finance and accounting team.

ThinkWell describes its organizational values as Think big, Influence the conversation, Empower others, Be exceptional, Always question, Relate authentically, and Evolve by learning. It seeks an entrepreneurial, results-oriented, collaborative, open-minded, authentic colleague with a growth mindset who can foster an empowering environment and work effectively with people from different backgrounds in a virtual setting.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of accounting experience, including international and multi-entity accounting.
• Master’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience in both project accounting and corporate accounting.
• Experience in small to medium-sized government contract management and familiarity with contract types such as cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials.
• Hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, including creating a chart of accounts and calculating and applying indirect costs.
• Experience overseeing US and international payroll.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury.
• Experience building a team, developing processes, and improving policies.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Entrepreneurial, results-oriented approach and willingness to take risks, think big, and challenge conventional wisdom.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, influence discussions, and seek innovation.
• Ability to help create an empowering environment where people take initiative, are accountable, and learn from mistakes.
• Collaborative communication and ability to maintain positive working relationships across cultures and perspectives in a virtual environment.
• Growth mindset and commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Authenticity, honesty, directness, self-awareness, and openness to giving and receiving feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Familiarity with FAR/2 CFR 200 cost principles and government audit requirements.
• Experience with VAT and local tax compliance in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise-level month-end close across project offices and the US entity, through financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting, taxation, and reporting for international project offices; review transactions and ensure they are accurately posted to the US books.
• Process US payroll and oversee international payroll, with attention to compliance and controls.
• Oversee local-country VAT and tax reporting and procurement practices at each site.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury, including cash positions, foreign-exchange exposure, and bank relationships.
• Build and manage the QuickBooks Online chart of accounts and calculate and apply indirect costs in accordance with contract and government requirements.
• Handle project and corporate accounting, and support contract billing, budgets, and audits across different government contract types.
• Partner with site F&A Directors and support the CFO/Finance Director on US books, payroll, and tax reporting.
• Supervise, coach, and develop international finance and accounting coordinators.
• Build new processes, improve existing policies, and document them for consistent use across offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior