Vice President, Controller

About the role

Rare is seeking a Vice President, Controller to lead its global accounting function. Reporting directly to the President, you will ensure the integrity, transparency, and compliance of all accounting operations across U.S. and international field offices.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidations, accounts payable, payroll, and financial close processes.
• Prepare accurate consolidated financial statements with multi‑currency translation and eliminations.
• Maintain and continuously improve global accounting policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead external audit activities, including financial statement audits, Single Audits, and IRS Form 990 filings.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal regulations (2 CFR 200/Uniform Guidance) and international donor requirements (USAID, EU, UN).
• Manage indirect cost rate development (NICRA) and serve as primary liaison to auditors and regulators.

Required profile

• Seasoned leader with deep technical accounting expertise and extensive nonprofit experience.
• Hands‑on leadership style capable of operating strategically and tactically.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑cultural, globally distributed finance teams.
• Experience with a centralized global finance model supporting international field offices.

Required skills

• U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Multi‑currency consolidation and translation
• Financial reporting and statement preparation
• External audit coordination (Single Audit, IRS Form 990)
• Compliance with 2 CFR 200/Uniform Guidance and major donor regulations
• Indirect cost rate development (NICRA)