Assistant Controller

Global Health Starts with YOU! Americares is a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 85 countries on average with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org.

Americares Values We create global community, treating people as they want to be treated.

We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.

We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.

We are better together; partnership is at our core.

We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and communities thrive.

Position Title: Assistant Controller

Department Finance and Accounting

Location: Remote in CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, TN, TX, VA, and WA;

Reports to Senior Director, Controller Number of Direct Reports 3 Travel Required None Assignment Type Full-time; Exempt

Hiring Range: $132,314 to $145,400 USD

Benefits: Click here to learn about Americares benefits!

Application Requirements Resume and completed application questions

About The Position The Assistant Controller is a key leader within the Finance function, responsible for the integrity, timeliness, and effectiveness of day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting of Americares. This role owns the monthly and yearly close process, preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, Form 990 preparation, audit readiness, and internal control strength. The Assistant Controller manages the General Ledger Accounting team, drives process improvements, and builds accounting capabilities through structured staff training and coaching. The ideal candidate brings strong not-for-profit accounting expertise, leadership acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Accounting staff, ensuring success in meeting objectives while supporting their professional growth and development.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue accounting, fixed assets, payroll accounting, cash management, and expense reporting.
• Own and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
• Lead Form 990 preparation, support regulatory compliance activities, and coordinate annual audits and auditor requests.
• Assess, improve, and document accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and strengthen compliance.
• Actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture, and mission, while partnering effectively across departments.
• Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset.

Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned. Key expectations for this role include :

In The First 90 Days

• Learn and embody the Americares values.
• Complete all required onboarding and training programs.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Accounting department processes, procedures, and systems.
• Develop familiarity with annual Form 990, financial statement, and Uniform Guidance audit requirements.
• Assume ownership of day-to-day accounting functions and direct report management.
• Take ownership of the month-end close process.

In The First 6 Months

• Begin leading financial statement and Form 990 preparation with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate current accounting processes and procedures and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Build and support an effective cross-training program for the Accounting department. Initiate process improvements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Become fully trained to serve as backup for the AP Manager.

In The First Year

• Assume full ownership of the year-end close process.
• Lead preparation of financial statements, Uniform Guidance schedules, and Form 990 filings.
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