Vice President - Finance and Accounting

Internews® Network is a dynamic and growing international non-profit media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC with an operating budget of $60 million. Internews’ mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. With offices in over 30 countries worldwide, Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities.

Internews Network seeks a Vice President of Finance and Accounting (VP) to provide executive leadership and vision for the financial activities of the organization. This includes oversight of potential revenue enhancement or threat, optimization of investments and other assets, analysis of corporate and program financial viability, and review of financial control systems. The VP leads a 13-person Arcata, CA based finance and accounting team. As such, CPA and accounting skills are not as important as leadership and proven financial management.

The VP authors policies and establish practices for the accounting activities of the organization, including internal controls, auditing, banking, budgeting, fixed asset and inventory control, payroll processing, and general accounting. The VP consistently and proactively presents financial analysis and reports to the COO, President, and Board of Directors, and ensures that all financial functions are in legal and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Advises on organizational objectives, strategy, and planning with respect to the utilization of financial resources
• Provides substantial professional expertise and control relative to anticipation of potential revenue enhancements or threats, optimization of investments and other assets, program or overall financial viability
• Writes policies and establishes practices for, and directs the accounting activities of the organization including: auditing, banking, budgeting, and general accounting
• Develops credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the COO, the Board and other senior management in performing their responsibilities
• Develops reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
• Oversees and manages audit and finance committees
• Presents financial reporting and analysis to the COO, President, Board of Directors and senior management
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include the following: interviewing, hiring, and training finance and accounting department employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; interpreting policy; appraising performance; addressing complaints and problem solving
• Directly supervises the Director of Finance and Director of Budgeting and Reporting
• Provides leadership and direction to 13-person finance and accounting team

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in financial and/or administrative management, ideally within a $5+ million organization
• Masters of Business Administration degree preferred
• International non-profit experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership with track record of initiative and creativity
• Proven business management and financial analysis skills
• Strategic budgeting and fund accounting experience
• Strong computer skills, accounting software experience
• Diplomatic skill to facilitate and manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships
• Values and fosters a collaborative working environment
• Experience and proven skills ‘Training the Trainer’
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time; sometimes to challenging environments
• OMB Rules and Regulations knowledge and experience strongly preferred and willingness to become the organization expert

To Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “VP - FIN –IN” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”. EOE M/F/D/V