Senior Manager, Global Finance and Operations

Center for Civilians in Conflict

Senior Manager Global Finance and Operations leading financial accountability at international nonprofit. Supporting humanitarian efforts while managing budgeting, compliance, and financial strategies.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeGeneva • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in full-cycle nonprofit accounting, including GAAP compliance, fund accounting, and financial analysis. Proven ability to lead financial operations, manage audits, and prepare comprehensive financial statements while ensuring adherence to donor regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit Full-Cycle Accounting ExperienceGAAP KnowledgeCPA CertificationSage Intacct ProficiencyFinancial Analysis and Budgeting

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBalance Sheet ReconciliationCash Flow ForecastingFinancial Statement PreparationAudit ManagementTax FilingBudget DevelopmentFund Accounting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingInternational NGOsFinancial ComplianceDonor RegulationsAudit Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full-cycle monthly accounting processes including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and balance sheet account reconciliations
Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity to ensure adequate available funds
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal policies, and donor regulations across HQ and field offices
Manage timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Oversee external audit, tax filings, and relevant international submissions
Serve as primary contact for auditors, financial institutions, and vendors
Provide analysis and meaningful insights into operating performance
Work with the Senior Manager, Budgeting & Analysis to produce the organization-wide annual budget and develop rolling forecasts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of nonprofit full-cycle accounting experience with at least five years in a management or senior leadership role overseeing accounting, budgeting, and/or financial analysis
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
CPA or equivalent accounting qualification required
Knowledge of working with international NGOs (INGO)
Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit audit practices
Valid authorization to work in Switzerland at the time of this application without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Must be able to keep CIVIC matters strictly confidential.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent Microsoft Office and accounting software skills
Knowledge of Sage Intacct is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

CIVIC is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment