Employment

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

General: Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management of CEDPA’s accounting operations. The incumbent will work with the CFO to develop sound and effective accounting systems, policies and procedures, and will be responsible for their application and enforcement. The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision of professional and administrative subordinate accounting staff, providing training, work direction and guidance, and performance feedback and coaching as necessary.

Qualifications:

• CPA required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ full cycle accounting experience (A/P, A/R, GL, financial reporting) in a non-profit and/or public accounting environment, to include at least three (3) years experience supervising other accounting professionals.
• Knowledge of government funding, preferably USAID, a plus.
• Computer literacy required including a proficiency in standard business applications (MS Office Suite) in a Windows XP environment. Must be proficient in the use of financial software programs; knowledge of Fundware preferred.
• Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages Finance department staff (senior accountants, staff accountants, A/P and A/R Specialists) consistent with departmental/organizational goals and objectives.
• Responsible to the CFO for monthly accounting close, including: monthly closing entries; review and approval of journal entries; consultant expense reports; and reconciliation of GL accounts.
• Responsible to CFO for production, review and distribution of standard monthly management reports (actual v. budget) including: company, division, departmental and project profit and loss reports.
• Supervises payroll staff and coordinates with HR to ensure proper and appropriate management of HQ payroll activities.
• Supervises staff to ensure that reports submitted by field office financial staff are reviewed, analyzed and properly entered into the HQ accounting system.  
• Supervises staff to ensure that CEDPA submits bills and invoices in a timely manner; submits proper 269 and 272 reports on federal grant spending and draw downs in a timely manner; and that revenue and grant-related reporting are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Provides the CFO with support during the annual budget process as requested, working closely with subordinate staff to provide the necessary information. May assist with the training of other department heads and selected staff in the budget process.
• Assists with the annual audit process as directed by the CFO. Provides related statements, schedules and work papers for the headquarters and the country offices as requested.
• Provides advice and guidance to staff regarding USAID rules and regulations, budgets, overhead, travel, procurement and general accounting matters.
• Prepares the annual tax returns (Forms 5500 and 990), and oversees other tax filing requirements (1550, 1099s and 1040NRs, overseas allowances).
• In conjunction with the CFO, assists with the development of the proper financial systems and procedures for record keeping, internal controls, backup and security for all financial internal and external reporting.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the CFO.

HOW TO APPLY: Please, no phone calls.

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