Pro Mujer – International Controller

The Opportunity

Pro Mujer is undergoing rapid growth and seeking an experienced finance professional with strong competencies in accounting and financial reporting. The International Controller position will be Pro Mujer's number two finance position. Reporting to the CFO, this role is envisioned with a potential growth path to become Director of Finance. The International Controller position will be located in Pro Mujer's New York headquarters.

The Organization

Pro Mujer is an international microfinance organization committed to the empowerment of Latin American women and the alleviation of poverty. Its mission is to provide poor women in Latin America with the means to build livelihoods for themselves and futures for their families through microfinance, business training, and health care support. Founded in 1990, Pro Mujer has grown to a staff of 1,700 serving more than 260,000 women and their children annually through country programs in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru. To date, Pro Mujer has disbursed more than $1 billion dollars in small loans and provided business training, preventive health education, and primary healthcare services to more than 1.6 million women and their children.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal International Controller will have deep experience in accounting, be familiar with both GAAP and IFRS, and possess Latin American experience. S/he will be very comfortable preparing financial statements, be able to perform insightful financial or variance analysis, as well as have experience managing expenses and maintaining internal controls. Private sector accounting experience is also particularly desired, because all of Pro Mujer's in-country operations are becoming regulated financial entities (two have already been transformed).

Key Skills/Experience

Candidates should have a minimum of 5-8 years of work experience in finance and accounting positions. A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required; CPA preferred.Written and verbal Spanish fluency is required.

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How to apply

To Apply

Pro Mujer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. For immediate consideration, please use the reference code ID349and address your cover letter and resume to Jill Curtis. Please email both cover letter and resume to search@waldronhr.com.