Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.  

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.  

I. Job Summary 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities in the ACF USA office and establishing and maintaining internal controls, ensuring policies and procedures are up to date and comply with professional standards and national federal regulatory requirements. The Corporate Controller will ensure that the organization has the financial systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation.  The Corporate Controller will also work with other functional teams (such as Human Resources, Awards Management) and our regional office to enhance financial collaboration, integration and, compliance between functions.  

Purpose: Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the US Offices Finance team to ensure that the guidance and support provided effectively facilitates organizational growth and change while guarding against risk and ensure compliance with donor and statutory regulations. 

Engagement: Collaborate with the ACF USA’s Chief Finance Officer and Regional Finance Director in providing regular, accurate, and quality financial reports and analysis (including burn rate, variances, and summaries of risks) as well as support in annual budgeting, planning, and reporting processes.  

Delivery: Reviews and documents Action Against Hunger’s internal rules, organizes regular internal  
control compliance checks and direct financial planning and strategy for the US offices 

II. Essential Job Duties 

The essential job functions of the Corporate Controller are as follows: 

• Manage monthly closure process in ACF USA’s financial system 

• Review quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations for US offices accounts 

• Review and approve general ledger and journal entries for ACF USA 

• Review regular budget and actual expenditures reports for overhead departments and identify, explain, and correct variances 

• Prepare financial reports in an accurate and timely manner 

• Assist the CFO in preparing and presenting financial reports to the ACF USA Leadership Group and Board of Directors  

• Partner with the Associate Director of Compliance and Risk Management to maintain a documented system of finance policies and procedures, ensuring a system of controls over relevant processes and financial transactions to minimize risk 

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards and regulatory requirements by overseeing all accounts and ledgers in ACF Offices 

• Refine operating benchmarks to measure organizational performance 

• Assist the CFO in the annual budgeting, planning, and reporting process 

• Lead the corporate audit process and work with external auditors 

• Oversee the preparation of the IRS Form 990 report and USAID NICRA filing 

• Maintain banking relationships, manage cash flow  

• Identify opportunities for improvement and assist the CFO in developing functional strategies 

• Co-lead with the Regional Finance Director to ensure the finance function works properly. 

 III. Supervisory Responsibilities & Human Resources 

• Directly supervise five full-time staff members: Assistant Controller, Finance Systems Administrator, 2 Senior Accountants, 1 Staff Accountant. 

• Indirectly supervise and oversee the entire US Office finance team consisting of 10 people. 

• Work with the CFO, solicit input from the HR team as appropriate, to develop an adequate organizational structure, ensure it meets each of the finance function and organizational needs, create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. 

• Validate Job Descriptions for all direct reports, irrespective of contracting status (including Interns). Confirm the budget and support the recruitment process for all direct reports. 

• Support and supervise the members of the US office finance team, provide regular feedback, mentoring, and coaching. 

• Maximize individual and organizational goals by developing and implementing training programs for the team. 

• Conduct Performance Appraisals, and support the professional development of all direct reports.

IV. Physical Demands   

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.  

• To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

V. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment 

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations.  

• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases. 

VI. Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse  

• Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information. 

• Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. 

• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff. 

• Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation. 

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. 

• Value and respect all cultures. 

VII. Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or relevant related field 

• CPA required 

• 10-15 years of work experience 

• 5 years of managerial experience. 

• At least 5 years of experience in senior role in the International NGO sector (humanitarian/development) 

VIII. Required Skills & Experience 

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Action Against Hunger’s mission 

• Keen analytical skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting 

• Working knowledge of GAAP and other standards as applied 

• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements for Federal Awards 

• Solid experience managing the Single Audit (formerly A-133) 

• Donor and Government contract/award experience is preferred  

• Experience in review and/or perform government billing and AP functions 

• Experience in developing and maintaining accounting policy and procedures 

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America. 

All candidates should apply online at https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/ Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.