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Director of Grant and Accounting Services, Financial Services Division

The Director of Grant and Accounting Services is responsible for the Washington D.C. office accounting services and the fiscal administration of domestic and international grants, contracts, and restricted gifts ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, audit requirements policies. The Director should have a thorough knowledge of, and extensive experience with the management of Pre and Post award accounting and reporting requirements. This position will provide daily oversight of grant accounting and D.C. financial services personnel and is responsible for maintaining a close connection to the Financial Services staff. The incumbent must possess strong management skills, the ability to establish collaborative customer working relationships throughout the organization and with providers of funding, the ability to manage multiple processes, guide accounting policy, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be viewed as a team player, and be able to make accurate and timely decisions.

This position will remain open until filled.


Qualifications


EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: A Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field is required, at least ten years of progressive experience in financial operations, with at least five in post award activities. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate is required; however, significant accounting and grant administration experience may be considered a suitable alternative. A comprehensive understanding of the Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-122, A-110 and A-133 is required. A comprehensive understanding of USAID regulations is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: To perform the job successfully, an individual should have experience with the following competencies: Project Management - Develops project plans, completes projects on time and within budget, manages project team activities, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities, monitors transition and evaluates results. Problem Solving - Synthesizes complex or diverse information, generates innovative and creative solutions, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations. Customer Service – Customers include sponsoring agencies, program directors both in the states and overseas, and staff: Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and responds to requests for service and assistance understanding the special challenges of working with programs overseas. Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, responds well to questions and demonstrates group presentation skills. Writes clearly and informatively. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, educates others on the value of diversity. Organizational Support - Supports organization's goals and values, develops strategies to achieve organizational goals, adapts strategy to changing conditions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process 10+ years of progressive expericence, including supervisory roles.


Contact Details


Telephone:
202-662-1000

Application Instructions


Please visit http://www2.americanbar.org/hr/default.aspx. All applicants MUST complete an online application to be considered for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.