Controller

Position description

The Max Foundation is a leading global health nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating health equity. For more than 26 years, Max has pioneered practical, scalable, high-quality solutions to bring life-extending treatments and patient-centered health care to more than 100,000 people living with cancer and critical illness in low- and middle-income countries. Max believes in a world where all people can access high-impact medicines, where geography is not destiny, and where everyone can strive for health with dignity and with hope. Learn more about The Max Foundation: https://www.themaxfoundation.org/.

Role Summary:

The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work in our administration department to support our organizational mission of accelerating health equity globally. The Controller will be responsible for leading all accounting functions. This includes quarter-end closings, preparing financial statements, tax filings, audits, payroll, and accounts payable & receivable. The Controller supports the annual budget process, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all accounting and financial reporting for non-profit entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Establish and maintain internal controls and safeguards for financial transactions
Coordinate all financial audit activities
Prepare internal financial statements, business activity reports, and financial position forecasts
Manage all tax compliance requirements, including state and federal registrations, tax filings and tax reporting
Advises senior leadership on organization’s financial position and processes, along with issues and developments in accounting
Foster an environment of continuous improvement, establishing financial and administrative systems to support the organization’s operations
Communicate effectively with staff throughout the organization, leading the department to promote a positive, supportive and customer orientated environment
Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, and current GAAP accounting standards

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, CPA or master’s preferred in Business Administration, or similar field
5-7+ years of professional experience working and/or consulting in the nonprofit/NGO accounting field; global experience preferred
Advanced skills using MIP and/or knowledge of comparable cloud-based accounting software
Experience with international transactions and accounting, including translation of financial statements denominated in foreign currency
Strong analytical skills and experience working with Excel for forecasting and reporting purpose
Excellent project management skills and ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with a solid track-record of following through on commitments
Ability to communicate clearly across diverse cultures with various internal and external stakeholders
Willing and able to travel domestically, on occasion
Experience working in a global and multicultural capacity across time zones and among diverse team
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Skills and Attributes:

Passionate about The Max Foundation’s mission and vision, and determined to lead and accomplish all goals related to current and future strategic plans
High attention to detail and a high standard for quality work product
Understanding of and comfortable in a global environment, with an emphasis on low and middle-income countries
Passion for exceptional collaboration, and flexibility to do what it takes to elevate positive culture
Comfort working in a complex, fast-paced, and high-workload environment
Caring, humble, and people-oriented servant leader
Resourceful, finds solutions using all available data to overcome challenges impacting the organization

Benefits Summary:

Employer-sponsored benefits include:
100% medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for employees; 50% premium coverage for spouse and/or dependents
Annual vacation accrual 80 hours (increases over time), personal time accrual of 104 hours, 12 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays per year
$10,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage; Short-term disability insurance
Additional benefits include:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional employee covered Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
Eligibility for our Safe Harbor 401k plan participation after 3 months of employment, including Max-paid 3% non-elective contribution regardless of participation
Monthly wellness benefit (earn up to $70/month), Costco membership, and WFH/Commuter Stipend ($1,800/year)

Compensation: Typical hiring range for this role is $145,233 – $174,280 USD. Offers will factor in relevant candidate qualifications, cost of labor, pay equity, and geographical location. No relocation provided; remote location possible.

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