Finance Manager

Job Summary:

Manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of the budget. Manages the activities of the financial analyst staff.  Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive or senior management team. Assists with development and management of internal financial audits. May develop formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulator y compliance agencies. Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may also be required. Experience in comprehensive management of business support and compliance functions in organizations funded via government, contracts and grants, foundation, and commercial sources.  Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Accountabilities:

• Reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast.
• Provides recommendations and consuls with management on financial projects and compliances.
• Participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments.
• Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis.
• Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
• Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
• Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others.
• Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
• Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
• Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
• Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate. * Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Experience working with an international organization.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%