Regional Manager, Accounting & Finance, Africa & Europe Region at International Justice Mission (IJM)

About The Job

The Need:

• We are seeking a Regional Manager, Accounting & Finance to provide oversight of the work of the Regional Accounting Services team and field office financial activities for accounts payable, employee expenses, grant accounting and reporting, and supports the consolidation of global financial operations.
• This position is based in the Washington, DC area or in the Africa & Europe region and reports to the Global Director, Finance & Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely processing of transactions and the timely review and upload of field office financial transactions for the global monthly close.
• Equip the Regional Accounting Services and other field office finance teams by providing technical accounting guidance, training, tools, and templates that enable them to utilize IJM’s financial policies and procedures to account for and produce reliable financial data and reports.
• Ensure ERP systems used by the region are properly configured to meet the accounting and financial management needs of the region.
• Support the management of restricted awards for compliance with donor regulations and the accurate accounting and timely reporting to IJM managers and donors.
• Ensure books of accounts and schedules to ledger accounts are properly and timely reconciled to support IJM’s annual audits.

Requirements:

• Advanced Accounting/Finance degree or CPA preferred.
• At least five years’ experience as an accountant, auditor, or similar position; of which three years is in the international not-for-profit environment
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), an understanding of general journal entries and foreign currency exchange and translation
• Knowledge and experience with US government grant making rules (2 CFR 200) and other private and international institutions awards
• Experience and mid to advanced-level competency with Microsoft Excel and/or other similar software packages
• Experience with electronic financial and accounting systems (Experience using Workday and QuickBooks preferred)
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people from diverse cultures and disciplines
• Capacity to accurately and objectively evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of strategies and activities and implement appropriate adjustments
• Experience in training individuals and small groups
• Ability to remain winsome, professional, loving and engaged in professional disagreement or conflict
• Ability to maintain the posture of a servant, ensuring that our customers succeed; and
• Ability to travel internationally, particularly to low-resource settings.

Critical Qualities:

• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Disciplined with priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
• Adept at creative problem solving.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources