Join to apply for the Controller role at NESsT Join to apply for the Controller role at NESsT NESsT is an international non-profit organization with offices in Latin America and Europe and a global leadership team based in the U.S. NESsT's major goal is to transform lives by investing in social enterprises that provide dignified employment for communities facing isolation, discrimination, lack of job skills and poor education while sustaining the planet. We believe that locally based social enterprises are uniquely qualified to transform these communities. These enterprises are on the ground, have the trust of the communities, and have created businesses aligned with their best interests. We accomplish our mission by managing an impact incubator to accelerate early-stage social enterprises; and by managing impact funds to invest in enterprises that are profitable and looking to scale their operations to have a stronger and more sustainable social impact. The accelerator is financed by donations and grants; the impact funds are financed by investment capital. Founded in 1997, we are a leading early-stage impact investor in emerging markets, where we have financed 309 enterprises that have improved the lives of more than 3,3 million vulnerable individuals. Find out more about NESsT: www.nesst.org. Position overview: The Controller is a key member of the finance team at NESsT and plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity across a diverse portfolio of nonprofit and investment activities. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller oversees global accounting operations (currently NESsT has operations in LATAM and CE: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Poland and Romania), including reporting, grants administration, and compliance. This role supervises a geographically distributed team and supports financial planning, internal controls, and audits to ensure NESsT’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The Controller will work closely with the CFO, regional and program teams, and NESsT’s HR and IT functions to strengthen cross-functional processes, enhance financial reporting systems, and support a growing and dynamic international organization. Key Responsibilities Oversee all global accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local regulations, and nonprofit financial standards. Maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard assets, ensure compliance with donor and investor requirements, and enable accurate financial reporting. Lead the annual audit process (U.S. and country-specific), including the preparation of required documentation and coordination with external auditors. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings across NESsT’s program offices and global entities. Monitor and manage global cash flow and investment reconciliations in coordination with the CFO and finance team. Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis Support global annual budgeting process in collaboration with country and program leads; monitor budget performance and analyze financial variances. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports; support CFO in presenting data to senior leadership and the Board Finance & Audit Committee. Consolidate financial data from multiple currencies and legal entities for organizational analysis and donor/investor reporting. Coordinate and Prepare financial reporting for grants and impact funds, ensuring alignment with funder and investor requirements. Grants & Investment Accounting Oversee the financial management of grants and donations, ensuring timely and accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance. Support the financial operations of NESsT’s impact investment funds, including coordination with external fund managers and investors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with investment guidelines. Work closely with program staff to align grant budgets with program implementation and ensure proper expense allocation. Supervise and support a multicultural, distributed finance team; clarify roles and responsibilities and ensure proper training and professional development. Collaborate with HR and IT teams to streamline and integrate finance, payroll, and systems processes. Promote a culture of financial transparency and accountability; strengthen internal communication and financial literacy among non-financial staff. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required); CPA or equivalent international certification and/or MBA strongly preferred. 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit financial management, including experience with international operations. Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and donor compliance (e.g., USAID, EU, foundations). Experience managing audits, multi-currency consolidations, and diverse funding streams (e.g., grants, donations, investment capital). Familiarity with impact investing or dual-entity (nonprofit/investment) organizational structures is a plus. Advanced proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and Excel. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills; ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences. Fluency in English and Spanish (required); working knowledge of Portuguese, or other regional languages is a plus. Commitment to NESsT’s mission and values, with a proactive, hands-on, and collaborative working style. Location : LatAM, preferably in Colombia. Schedule : 9- 6 with one-hour lunch break Start Date : August 2025 To apply: Please, upload the following materials in English via our online application platform (click on the ‘apply’ green button. A thoughtful cover letter in English explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Your resume Statement on salary expectations. Deadline for applications : June 20th NESsT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NESsT by 2x Get notified about new Controller jobs in Colombia . 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