TITLE:                                                    Director, Global Accounting Operations (GSS)

DIV/DEPT:                                           Finance and Accounting Global Team

LOCATION:                                           Richmond, VA or a ChildFund Country Office

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:                   Controller

SUMMARY

Provide leadership for the Accounting function of all Country and Regional Offices ensuring compliance with US GAAP, organizational policies and procedures and local regulations. Responsible to coordinate with Country Office Directors and Global Team in establishing and meeting expectations as established in Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Ensure timely and accurate general accounting to meet reporting and analysis needs for RO/CO’s such as:

• Accounts Payable and Disbursements
• Cash processing and management
• Cash controls, reconciliations
• Payroll and benefits accounting including LOE (SPC)
• AR and other general ledger entries
• Monthly and Year end general ledger closing
• Local tax and statutory reporting and compliance
• Respond to internal and external audits as well as other reporting and analysis needs

Participates as a leader on the GFAST management team that oversees and monitors the global finance and accounting timelines and deliverables.

Ensures that all accounting transactions are processed and recorded according to US GAAP and company policies and procedures as well as local regulations and IFRS.

Assess current business practices of current country offices and standardize processes and procedures as well as policies as needed.      

Support the automation and connectivity that ensures effectiveness and

efficiencies of shared services. Ensure that systems are available and technological solutions are in place to support effective operations.

Stay current on all system updates and changes and make recommendations to improve operations and internal controls.

Maintain necessary files and records.

Coordinates and provides information as needed to the Global Finance Team and Corporate Accounting.

Management and oversight of accounting team; ensuring skills development, productivity, efficiency and accuracy in work performed; responsible for hiring and retaining qualified Finance Manager. Identifies, supports and directs identified training initiatives for targeted financial related skills, documents capacity building efforts & results to provide measurement criteria for future initiatives. Incorporates feedback from Areas Managers, Finance Managers and Country Office Director around performance of staff.

Coordinates with Country Office Director and Areas Finance Managers in order to best meet local financial management and reporting needs. Monitors and measures deliverables.

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy .

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years experience in international finance or financial management; exposure to INGO finance environment preferred
• Demonstrated of knowledge of generally accepted international accounting principals, internal controls, auditing, and grants management
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Evidence of critical and analytical thinking; pragmatic problem-solver/able to confront issues & achieve effective resolution
• Strong personnel management skills; including the ability to train/develop others in financial management & accounting
• Cross-cultural sensitivity & experience
• Effective under pressure, results oriented & proactive
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional integrity
• Computer literate – Word processing, spreadsheets, internet
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese preferred
• Required travel of 30 – 40% in developing nations with limited infrastructure

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or equivalent relevant work experience; post graduate degree preferred; CPA or CMA designation highly preferred

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Required Skills Required Experience

B.A./B.S., and one to three years of related experience, along with analytical skills, a customer service orientation, and strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with SAP is preferred. This position will require learning applicable University, Comptroller's Office, and Sourcing and Procurement policies, procedures, and practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.