Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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Full-Time Exempt Management Providence, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges children face. We’re there from birth until adulthood, and we support children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experiences of girls. We drive changes in practice and policy at the local, national and global levels using our reach, expertise and knowledge.

With more than 85 years of experience, we work to transform lives in over 80 countries.

Plan International USA is fully committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people from all forms of violence.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

Plan International USA is seeking a Controller (Finance, Compliance & Systems) to lead the organization's accounting function while advancing financial systems, compliance, and reporting capabilities. This role combines traditional controller responsibilities—financial close, audit, payroll, and internal controls with leadership over key finance systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (GL), Power BI, and Ramp (AP/expense management).

The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring audit readiness, federal compliance (including NICRA), and strong financial stewardship, while also modernizing reporting and data capabilities to support enterprise decision-making. The Controller is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Essential Functions:

Accounting and Financial Operations

• Own all aspects of the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Provide oversight of accounts payable, expense management, and cash operations
• Banking and merchant account set-up, reconciliations and related
• Ensure proper accounting and monitoring of restricted and designated funds, endowments, and net assets

Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as primary external auditor contact
• Oversee all audit-related processes, including:
• Other regulatory or compliance audits and filings as applicable
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules
• Oversee preparation and review of Form 990 and other regulatory filings
• Ensure completion of IRS Forms W-2, 1099, 1095, and Form 5500
• Ensure adherence to federal grant compliance requirements (2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance)

NICRA and Cost Accounting

• Lead development, submission, and monitoring of the organization's Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
• Responsible for calculation and management of indirect cost rates
• Ensure compliance with federal cost principles and cost allocation methodologies
• Partner with Grants & Contracts teams to ensure allowability and proper cost treatment

Payroll and Expense Oversight

• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate internal controls
• Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of payroll, benefits, and related liabilities
• Oversee expense management and…