[Hiring] Senior Director, Global Accounting @Himalayan Cataract Project Inc

Role Description

The Senior Director, Global Accounting leads Cure Blindness Project’s global accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, compliance, and responsible financial stewardship across all country offices.

• Reports to the CFO.
• Oversees accounting operations for U.S. headquarters and country offices.
• Partners with finance, program, development, operations, and country teams to strengthen systems and improve accounting processes.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance while upholding high standards of financial integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; international accounting certifications considered a plus.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of nonprofit accounting and financial management experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Experience leading global accounting operations for complex international nonprofit organizations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, nonprofit and fund accounting, restricted funding, donor compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing close processes, consolidations, financial statements, audits, Form 990, and regulatory filings.
• Experience developing accounting policies, financial governance practices, and process improvements.
• Experience supporting multi-country operations, including statutory, tax, payroll, foreign currency, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and enterprise financial management systems, especially Sage Intacct.
• Ability to work across time zones and travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Commitment to Cure Blindness Project’s mission, values, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Benefits

• The annual pay range for this position is $114,000 - $149,000.
• Anticipated hiring within a target range of $125,000 - $135,000.