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American Jewish World Service (AJWS) · 6 hours ago

Associate Director of Accounting & Fiscal Compliance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $126K/yr

10+ years exp

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and defend human rights globally. The Associate Director of Accounting & Fiscal Compliance oversees all accounting and financial transactions, manages the monthly close and preparation of financial statements, and leads a team of three staff members while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Non Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the month-end and year-end financial closing process including reviewing and posting journal entries, revenue recognition, cash management, and expense accounting and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure a timely close

Approve ledger entries by auditing transactions and reconciliations

Perform financial and accounting analysis on various general ledger accounts

Oversee monthly account reconciliations within the including development of close schedules

Oversee cross-divisional reconciliations, including but not limited to contributions revenue and grants expense

Manage independent financial statements audit including the development of audit schedules, prepare audit documents in coordination with other finance staff and other division staff, prepare financial statements and related footnotes, and manage the relationship with the external auditors

Maintain cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements

Oversee the accounts payable process, review of key outputs, provide direction on key issues, and maintain and develop fiscal and GAAP internal controls

Oversee the expense reimbursement process, resolving any issues and performing periodic reviews of the process

Develop effective fiscal policies, systems and procedures for financial management, reporting and auditing. Ensure all finance policies and procedures are documented, communicated and reflect current practices

Work closely with all departments to ensure compliance with all applicable federal funding

Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures and guidelines for cost charges to federal funds

Responsible for maintaining internal controls, financial records, adhering to reporting, reconciliating, regulatory guidelines mandated by federal grants funding sources and Uniform Guidance

Manage AJWS’s annual Uniform Guidance Audit including the development of audit schedules, preparation of audit documents in coordination with other finance staff and other divisional staff, preparation of any required financial statements and related footnotes associated with audit, and manage the relationship with the external auditors as it relates to the Uniform Guidance audit

Provides leadership for the selection and upgrade of financial systems software and advises, supports and recommendations to the Director of Finance and VP for Finance and Administration

Serve as a system administrator for financial system and expenses and invoices management system including maintaining changes, additions, deactivations, troubleshooting technical user errors, and field user questions

Develop, mentor and manage the staff on the accounting team, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met; and

Support the Director of Finance and Vice President for Finance and Administration with special projects including completion of ad-hoc financial information requests, forecasting and budgeting

Qualification

Government accounting regulationsFinancial system processesIndependent audit managementAccounting principles (GAAP)Advanced Excel skillsNon-profit sector experienceSupervisory experienceManage prioritiesCommitment to missionMIP accounting softwareConcur expenses managementSalesforce grants managementEmotional intelligenceVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

At least 10 years related work experience

Bachelors' degree in accounting or a related field

Previous experience within the non-profit sector

In-depth knowledge and experience with government accounting regulations including but not limited to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200)

Understanding of accounting concepts, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

Prior supervisory experience

Previous experience managing independent audit process

Previous experience managing the monthly or yearly close process

Knowledge of financial system processes and highly competent in MIP or a similar accounting software

Experience with expenses and invoices management system (preference for Concur)

Experience with contributions and grants management system (preference for Salesforce)

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of GAAP and fiscal controls

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively across all levels of staff as well as external vendors

Ability to manage competing priorities

Commitment to the mission of AJWS

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 15-22 Federal and religious holidays off each year in addition to generous vacation and sick days;

Full health benefits coverage with minimal contribution by employees;

403(b): 4.25% company match (safe harbor);

Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits;

Workplace flexibility and generous leave policy.

Company

American Jewish World Service (AJWS)

American Jewish World Service is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and pursue justice in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1985

Santa Monica, California, USA

51-200 employees