Director, Finance and Controller, Finance
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance -
Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance
The Director of Finance is responsible for the central accounting function at The Carter Center. This includes management of all audit and tax reporting, oversight of the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and monthly close processes, management of the global accounting system (Unit
4), and management of financial policies and procedures. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
BA A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and ten years of related experience, including two years of public accounting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Leading and managing teams is required. Experience with Unit4 and Quick Books accounting software preferred. CPA strongly recommended.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires periodic international travel and re-entry into the United States. Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required. Professional certifications encouraged. Minimum of ten years’ experience in finance and administration required, including two years of public accounting experience. Supervisory experience necessary, in addition to experience with operational policy formulation and assessment, comprehensive accounting and budgeting skills, overseas and project management experience and good understanding of issues affecting developing countries in which programs operate.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or French desirable.
This rolewillbegrantedtheopportunitytoworkfromhomeregularlybutmustbeabletocommuteto
The Carter Centeronaflexibleweeklyschedulebaseduponbusinessneeds . Scheduleisbased onagreed upon guidelines. All non‑exempt employees must reside within the stateof Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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