Save the Children invests in childhood every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.
Financial Close (monthly and year end) and Audit Processes (30%)
- Manage all activities related to completion of financial statements for the agency. Provide clear guidelines to divisions and Finance on schedule, process and documentation requirements. Work closely with Finance, Divisions and SCI to coordinate input, analysis and reconciliations.
- Lead the Financial Audit process including working with external auditors to determine requirements, review of all PBC items and analysis of the impacts. Clearly communicate deliverables and deadlines.
Tax Reporting and Compliance (10%)
- Work with External Audit firm (Tax Partner) to determine requirements for tax compliance at the federal and state level. Communicate requirements internally, coordinate all inputs and prepare 990 schedules and backup documentation. Perform quality review of all filings including management and technical reviews.
- Manage Accounting, Accounts Payable and Payroll operations 25%
- Provide leadership to the teams, mentor staff and set standards in the areas of:
- Internal control environment and compliance with accounting policy
- Process efficiencies and technology (Agresso) enhancements
- Training and guidance to staff
- Quality support to stakeholders across the agency
Report financial results (20%)
- Publish clear financial reports. Ensure that data is accurate, complete and reconciled to the general ledger. Work within Finance to clearly define, communicate and maintain the coding structure and chart of accounts.
- Provide data to support analysis of new initiatives and programs, e.g. Centennial Campaign
Review and Implement Accounting policy for the Agency (15%)
- Work with Finance and division staff to document accounting policies and procedures for use across the agency. Provide information to stakeholders across the agency through agency-wide updates and specific transaction advice.
- Maintain current knowledge and be the internal expert on GAAP and not for profit accounting standards. Provide guidance and interpretation related to accounting treatment of financial transactions. Consult with tax and legal staff to confirm accounting treatment and obtain external opinions.
- Knowledge of GAAP and external reporting requirements; CPA required.
- A minimum of 7-10 years accounting experience required. Not-for-Profit accounting, finance and some grant experience preferred.
- Strong ability with Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with Agresso or similar accounting system required.
- Highly developed management and organizational skills.
- Ability to present information in an informative and clear manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and the utmost of integrity in all aspects of the position.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.
Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children Representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of Child Abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of Child Abuse. All Save the Children Representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue.