Global Accounting Services CFO - Gates Foundation 2024

The Gates Foundation is hiring a Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer to lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions. The role oversees $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices. The ideal candidate has significant

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer to lead its global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions. The successful candidate will have significant executive-level finance and accounting leadership experience in complex, global organizations. The role is based in Seattle, WA, and oversees more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities.

The Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CFO and serve as a key member of the foundation’s financial leadership team.

• Lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions
• Oversee more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities
• Provide executive leadership for a globally distributed organization of approximately 40 professionals
• Global payroll operations, global payments, enterprise accounting, tax and regulatory compliance, treasury operations, employee expense management, audit coordination, and financial governance

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, and a CPA is required.

• Significant executive-level finance and accounting leadership experience within complex, global organizations
• Deep expertise in global accounting operations, tax strategy, financial reporting, treasury management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States
• Competitive salary range of $368,500 to $571,100 USD
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization and contribute to global impact
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

To apply, please submit your application through the provided link.

• Submit your resume and cover letter
• Complete the online application form
• Provide contact information for professional references

The salary range for this role is $368,500 to $571,100 USD.

The candidate must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.

The ideal candidate has significant executive-level finance and accounting leadership experience in complex, global organizations and a CPA.

The Global Accounting Services Chief Financial Officer will lead global accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and financial compliance functions and oversee more than $89 billion in assets and operations across multiple international offices and affiliated entities.

You will provide executive leadership for a globally distributed organization of approximately 40 professionals.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a mission-driven organization that strives to balance competitive compensation with its commitment to advancing global impact.