Senior Advisor, External Reporting, Analytics

Save the Children US

Senior Advisor focusing on financial reporting and analytics at Save the Children. Managing processes, external audits, and reporting to support vulnerable children's rights.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeWashington • Connecticut, Kentucky, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,050 - $107,350 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead in financial reporting, audit and tax: 45%
Manage financial reporting and tax return preparation processes with external auditors and internally
Facilitate prepared by client list (PBC) for external audit and prepare, review and analyze financial statements and related schedules
Review reconciliations for compliance with audit requirements and prepare monthly variance analysis
Facilitate schedule preparation for tax return process and provide advisory services to the team
Complete impact assessments and project plans for implementing FASB Accounting Standards Update for Not-for-Profit accounting
Assist in Single Audit support including schedule of expenditure of federal awards (SEFA).
Define and complete recurring internal reporting: 25%
Prepare, review and update of the functional expense allocation on periodic basis
Analyze functional expenses, discuss with relevant stakeholders and identify improvement opportunities
Assist in balance sheet review processes and connect with other stakeholders to address reconciling items
Collaborate with Financial Analysis and Business Partnering team on restricted funding. Prepare, review and update agency SEFA report and facilitate updates necessary to support
Reconcile agency SEFA report to SCI FRA
Lead in NICRA Preparation, Review and Negotiations: 10%
Prepare agency NICRA submittal packets for sharing to USAID, including analytics on changes of rates year over year
Support the adjustment processes for finalized and provisional rates
Communicate to various divisions around our NICRA submittal
Complete modeling and adjust NICRA model as needed for changing environment
Assist in preparation and revision of finance policies and procedures related to accounting: 10%
Partner with Finance division on drafting policy, procedures, and improving processes (related to financial reporting and tax compliance).
Determine accounting treatment for new or unusual transactions, e.g. planned gifts, revenue recognition, leases
Research accounting and tax requirements, e.g. using IRS or FASB
Discuss implication to SCUS financial statements of Accounting Standards with KPMG
Supervisory support (cross-cutting): 10%
Provide reviews of schedules to achieve the above objectives.
Collaborate with the Advisor, to support proper planning and flow of documents to internal and external stakeholders
Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission and supports Save the Children values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
In-depth knowledge and experience of GAAP (financial statements), IRS regulations, and non-profit management
Demonstrated experience using best practices within industry, knowledge of internal process and/or external advice to improve financial reporting and management support
Experience in financial management systems
Experience working across teams with various levels of financial acumen
Experience facilitating audit and tax processes and interacting with external firms
Operational finance experience (supporting programs, country offices, project offices)
Experience in supporting transformation initiatives
Ability to provide requirements and complete testing on reports that accommodate reporting needs
Experience working in an international non-profit organization
Ability to use technology to increase efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program : free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial Statement AnalysisVariance AnalysisImpact AssessmentFunctional Expense AllocationNICRA PreparationAccounting TreatmentIRS RegulationsFASB Accounting StandardsFinancial Management SystemsOperational Finance

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCoachingStakeholder Engagement