Purpose in Every Position.
At Velocity Global, we believe that success knows no borders—and it’s built by teams working together across them. Our unified, tech-enabled platform empowers businesses to hire, pay, and support talent in 185+ countries, making global growth not just possible, but seamless. Behind every expansion and every solution is a spirit of collaboration between our teams and the companies we serve. With AI-powered tools and human-first service, we simplify the complexity of global workforce management so businesses can focus on what matters: their people, their purpose, and their potential.
Where Your Work Moves the Needle.
At Velocity Global, every team member helps shape our success. When you join us, you don’t just fill a role—you live our values. They guide how we work, collaborate, and make an impact across borders. By bringing these principles to life, you’ll help us grow stronger, move faster, and lead the future of global work.
✔️Doing the Right Thing
Making authentic, values-driven decisions that build trust—even when no one is watching.
✔️Winning as a Team
Collaborating across diverse perspectives and skill sets to achieve shared goals and celebrate collective success.
✔️Leading with Curiosity
Asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions, and exploring new possibilities to drive innovation.
✔️Connecting with Empathy
Valuing each person’s unique background and perspective to build an inclusive culture that fosters belonging and creativity.
✔️Driving for Impact
Staying tenacious, customer-focused, and committed to delivering results that make a real difference.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
The VP, Global Controller reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and works as a hands-on leader within the Accounting team. The VP, Global Controller is responsible for the U.S.-based and international accounting, compliance and financial reporting functions which include multiple entities. S/he provides high quality, accurate data and analysis for strategic decision support; work with the CAO on strategic matters, policies and priorities; and represent Accounting in cross-organizational working groups.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Direct, support, and, perform the responsibilities of general and international accounting, multi-entity consolidation, internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, and cash management.
Ensure the integrity of financial systems and data or all internal and external financial reporting. Current financial systems include MIP for general accounting and Adaptive as the database for management performance reporting.
Manage the annual external audit and ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable regulatory and governance requirements including internal procedures, donor requirements, and municipal bond covenants.
Collaborate with and support the development, and oversight of required financial systems, and internal controls.
Assess and oversee the management reporting system to record, close and report on each accounting period promptly.
Assess and evaluate our internal controls around main business processes and classes of transactions at the country level and the transactions between countries and HQ.
Provide and strategic decision support for the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other partners.
Serve with the CAO as main staff for the Audit Committee of the Board and stand in for the CAO when needed.
Let's Connect If You:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance needed.
At least 10 years' relevant and progressively responsible experience to include accounting/finance leadership.
Must have experience working as a Controller in a global context and leading a team with direct supervisory responsibility.
An active CPA is strongly.
Knowledge of U.S. Government regulations and international finance and accounting regulations.
Strong understanding and experience working with analytical tools to organize, analyze and report on accounting data in a summarized and comprehensive manner.
Experience with Netsuite or similar systems for general accounting and database reporting applications.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills.
Exceptional analytical and innovative problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, including recruiting and development of staff.
Effective communicator, able to convey complex financial matters to non-financially trained professionals.
Strong written, verbal, and presentations skills along with fluency in English are required.
Our Commitment to You
At Velocity Global, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:
- Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
- Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
- Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
- Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.
Please visit our career page for more information.
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