or apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days GiveDirectly's roles stay open a median of 62 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 4% of GiveDirectly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GiveDirectly
- high 27 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 52 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GiveDirectly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GiveDirectly.
About this role
The Senior Manager of Accounting at GiveDirectly will lead financial management, accounting, and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and donor requirements. The role involves overseeing monthly and annual close processes, managing audits, and collaborating cross-functionally to embed accounting practices in organizational processes. The candidate will also support and manage accounting staff while identifying areas for improvement within the accounting function.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GiveDirectly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance
- Strong experience in data analysis and reporting
- Strong command of US GAAP
- Experience with multi-country / multi-entity accounting
- Experience working in audit environments and managing external auditors
Nice to have
- Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA)
- Experience within the non-profit sector
- Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures
- Aptitude to learn new software tools such as Slack and Sage Intacct
What you get
- Base Salary: $120,800
- Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$12,080)
- Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $132,880+
- Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393
- Robust health benefits plan
- Flexible paid time off
Worth weighing
- Remote work requires overlapping with East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours
- No visa sponsorship available for U.S. or U.K. applicants
- Role may involve travel 1-2 times per year to countries of operation
- High ownership and adaptability required in a fast-paced environment
Summarised from GiveDirectly's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by GiveDirectly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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