GiveDirectly is hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting Job – Remote | $120,800 Salary + Bonus

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is a global organization working to eliminate extreme poverty by providing cash directly to people living in poverty.

The organization has been featured by major international media outlets and was named one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.

GiveDirectly describes its culture as candid, analytical and non-hierarchical, with a strong emphasis on ownership, professional growth and collaboration.

Role Overview

GiveDirectly is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Accounting to lead key accounting, financial reporting, audit and compliance activities within its global nonprofit organization. The Senior Manager, Accounting will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of GiveDirectly’s financial operations.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Accounting
Job Location: Remote — United States
Closing Date: Not specified. Apply Early
Contract: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Travel: Approximately 1–2 times per year

The successful candidate will be responsible for important elements of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close, revenue recognition, general ledger management, financial reporting, audit coordination and regulatory compliance.

GiveDirectly is looking for someone with an endless drive for improvement, a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

The role is particularly suited to an accounting professional with 7–10 years of experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting

The Senior Manager, Accounting will:

• Lead key elements of monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure financial close activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Clearly document accounting judgments and variances.
• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP.
• Review and approve monthly accounting entries, reconciliations and supporting analyses.
• Prepare accurate periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and management reports.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Establish and enforce appropriate coding structures, review processes and documentation standards.
• Make accounting decisions relating to treatments, estimates and operational judgments.
• Escalate complex accounting matters to the Controller when necessary.
• Ensure expenditures comply with donor requirements, regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Serve as a key point of interpretation for finance and non-finance teams.
• Document and update financial policies and procedures.
• Review and approve reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure accounting issues are identified, investigated and resolved promptly.
• Implement improvements to accounting-system workflows.
• Work closely with finance, treasury, payments and operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation.

Audit and Compliance Responsibilities

The role will also be responsible for:

• Managing the annual financial statement audit.
• Managing the Single Audit process.
• Supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Overseeing regulatory filings, particularly Form 990.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with US GAAP and FASB guidance.
• Ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
• Identifying and addressing accounting and control gaps proactively.
• Acting as a key liaison between external auditors and internal teams.
• Ensuring auditors receive accurate and timely responses while minimizing disruption to the organization.

Other Responsibilities

Depending on organizational needs, the Senior Manager, Accounting may:

• Manage and support accounting staff.
• Review staff work and provide constructive feedback.
• Strengthen the capabilities of the accounting team.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and organizational projects.
• Represent accounting requirements and perspectives across the organization.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Controller and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong experience in data analysis and financial reporting.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Strong command of US GAAP.
• The ability to independently research, interpret and apply accounting guidance to real-world situations.
• Experience with multi-country or multi-entity accounting.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations.
• Understanding of differing local regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working in audit environments and managing external auditors.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to communicate accounting concepts clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Excellent remote communication skills and the ability to work across different cultures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• The ability to anticipate requirements and obstacles while managing competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• A calm and positive approach when working under pressure.
• Strong collaboration skills in international and team environments.
• The ability to learn new software tools, including Slack and Sage Intacct.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Strong numerical and quantitative abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience working within the nonprofit sector.
• Experience with international nonprofit or development organizations.
• Experience with multi-country financial operations.

GiveDirectly Values and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly’s values and core competencies, including:

• Emotional intelligence
• Problem solving
• Project management
• Follow-through
• Fostering inclusivity

GiveDirectly welcomes and strongly encourages applications from candidates with personal or professional experience working with low-income and/or historically marginalized communities served by the organization.

Remote Work Requirements

This position is fully remote and requires candidates to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least three hours.

GiveDirectly can currently employ people only in certain locations, so candidates should check the organization’s current eligible-country list.

Applicants based elsewhere are encouraged to flag their location early with their recruiter.

Visa sponsorship: GiveDirectly is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas in the United States or United Kingdom at this time.

Travel Requirement

The successful candidate must be able to travel approximately 1–2 times per year to one of GiveDirectly’s countries of operation.

Travel may be required for team retreats or field visits.

Salary and Compensation

GiveDirectly aims to provide generous and equitable compensation. Salary levels are calculated using an accredited third-party salary aggregator based on factors including the role, location and cost of living.

The organization also operates a no-negotiation compensation policy to support equitable pay across roles.

United States

• Base Salary: $120,800
• Target Performance Bonus: 10% — approximately $12,080
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $132,880+
• Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393

For eligible employees, the benefits stipend may generally be used toward benefits or taken as additional taxable income unless otherwise specified.

For candidates outside the US, UK or Kenya, GiveDirectly may provide an estimated salary benchmark for the candidate’s country during the hiring process.

Employee Benefits

GiveDirectly provides employees with support designed to help them succeed in their roles, including:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Robust health benefits, with details varying by country
• Flexible paid time off
• Desk setup allowance
• Learning and development allowances
• Flexible remote working arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of recipients, employees and partners seriously.

The organization may conduct pre-employment screening that can include:

• Previous-employer misconduct checks
• Reference checks
• Criminal background checks
• Sanctions screening

These measures are intended to protect recipients and maintain trust with the communities GiveDirectly serves.

GiveDirectly maintains a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and expects everyone working with the organization to prioritize recipient protection and safeguarding.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations during the application process, interview process or while performing the essential functions of the role can contact careers@givedirectly.org with the subject line “Accommodation Needed.”

GiveDirectly will work with applicants to provide reasonable accommodations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply for the Senior Manager, Accounting position through GiveDirectly’s recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to review GiveDirectly’s values and candidate preparation resources before submitting their application.

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Referral Opportunity

Candidates who know someone who would be a strong fit for the role can also be referred through GiveDirectly’s referral process. GiveDirectly offers referral rewards for eligible hires, including $3,000 for Senior Manager or above roles and $500 for Manager roles, subject to the organization’s referral terms.