Manage all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage monthly and annual close, including reconciliation oversight.
Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue and disbursement of expenditures, including accurate evaluation of conditional and non-conditional funds.
Oversee accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, cash receipts across two nonprofit entities.
Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs.
Coordinate all audit activities (organization, project, and benefits).
Contribute to budgeting and the implementation of budgets, with a focus on monitoring progress, adding to the accounting system, and sharing financial metrics.
Manage cash flow and liquidity forecasting.
Account for and track the performance of CIEL investments in keeping with the policies and investment guidelines established by the finance committee.
Act as financial thought partner to CFO and executive leadership.
Provide day-to-day supervision, management, and ongoing feedback for assigned staff and consultants.
Assist CFO and other Admin/Ops staff as needed to provide work planning and implementation support to the Finance, Admin, and Ops program.
Ensure regular and proactive communication with the CFO and assist in information flow within the Finance, Admin, and Ops program, with CIEL Leadership and with other CIEL departments.
Contribute to the CIEL Management team as expected with other Managers.
Support fundraising efforts, such as proposals and reports, as relevant.
Maintain own timesheets and submit them on time.
Meet regularly and as requested with supervisor and other team members.
Participate in weekly staff and team meetings and other organizational activities, including a regular staff performance evaluation.
Meet target dates, prioritize tasks, and ensure high-quality work products.

Requirements

Prior nonprofit finance experience with a successful track record in a senior financial management role for 5+ years
Experience working with US nonprofit finances and regulations (GAAP)
Ability to anticipate the infrastructure and systems needs in a complex, national, multisite nonprofit
Demonstrated experience supervising or providing management to others
Recognized success in developing and monitoring systems to manage both internal operations and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration, particularly with program directors and other senior leadership
Keen analytic, organization, and problem solving skills that support and enable sound decision making in a complex organization; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
Direct and concise communication skills; an active listener; ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
Technology savvy with the ability to manage data for financial reporting quickly and effectively
Commitment to incorporating principles of justice, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work.
Ability to successfully work on multiple priorities concurrently, including having strong planning and organizational skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
Able to travel internationally, and for periods of 1-2 weeks (public safety guidelines permitting).
Familiarity with Sage Intacct or major ERP system

Benefits

employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision
paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
5% contribution of gross annual salary into a 403(b) retirement account
relocation stipend
dedicated professional development funding
paid sabbatical leave after 7 years
one-time stipend of USD $750 for fully remote workers
additional USD $250 per year for maintaining remote work space

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem solvingcommunication skillscollaborationresourcefulnessplanning skillsability to work under pressureactive listeningindependence