Accounting Manager IREX

Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Washington, DC
Division: Accounting & Finance Department

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Application Deadline: 05/30/2013

Position Summary

Founded in 1968, IREX is an international nonprofit organization [501(c)3] with 500 employees globally that provides thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.  IREX enables local individuals and institutions to build quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, the organization’s program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, gender, and youth.

In 2012 IREX was named by the The NonProfit Times  one of the 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For!

IREX is actively seeking an Accounting Manager to report to its Chief Financial Officer and be based in its Washington, DC office. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, working with mid-to-large size not-for-profit organizations that receive significant federal grants, and/or working with public accounting firms specializing in not-for-profits.  This person will be responsible for managing all accounting activities, including providing analytical support to the IREX Chief Financial Officer and other organizational executives.  The candidate will have prior experience using Deltek and will bring hands-on experience and solid understanding of general ledger account reconciliations, proper revenue recognition, grants accounting, financial reporting, year-end close and annual audit process and filings in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting Oversight

Manages all accounting activities, including providing analytical support to IREX CFO and other executives, as requested

Addresses and resolves all accounting issues and/or serves as liaison for cross-unctional team resolution

Prepares for and manages annual audit process

Possesses familiarity with IRS 990 reporting requirements and assists with compliance and filings

Updates and maintains all department accounting and internal control procedures

Manages direct and indirect accounting systems and report generation

Prepares/reviews account analyses and reconciliations timely and accurately with proper approvals and performs monthly and annual close

Manages cash balances and cash flows, including processing weekly USG funding draws and preparation of 272 Federal grant reporting

Reviews and approves all payroll related transactions prior to posting into GL

Reviews and approves all G/L reconciliations or adjustments

Calculates and records monthly revenue recognition including proper deferred revenue and receivable balances

Manages chart of accounts

Liaises with accounting software company and consultants

Liaises with IREX US corporate bank

Oversees relationship with A/P outsource provider to ensure prompt and accurate processing

Develops and oversees effective invoicing process for timely reimbursement to IREX for contracts and grant revenue

Financial Analysis

Reviews and approves financial reports to grantors and reconciles to the general ledger prior to submission

Reviews quarterly federal 425 reports for CFO signature

Participates in and oversees financial reviews of IREX field offices, as requested

Prepares materials as needed for IREX Board including corporate financial statements

Staff Development

Provides coaching, mentoring, and leadership to accounting team

Directly supervises and provides hands-on guidance to the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable Supervisor

Identifies opportunities to reduce cost or lower expenses through industry trends in innovation and/or technology

Travels to field offices as requested (up to 25%)

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role,  working with mid-to-large size not-for-profit organizations that receive significant federal grants, and/or working with public accounting firms specializing in not-for-profits

BS in Accounting required, MBA preferred

CPA Designation required

Knowledge and prior use of Deltek required, Costpoint preferred

Knowledge and experience with GAAP, OMB Circular A-133 and A-122, subgrants, contracts, indirect cost rates, indirect cost pools and allocations

Hands-on experience and solid understanding of general ledger account reconciliations, proper revenue recognition, grants accounting, financial reporting, year-end close and annual audit process and filings in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

Ability to demonstrate broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues

Prior experience developing accounting teams to ensure department goals are aligned with corporate goals and strategy

High degree of analytical and organizational skills required

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively across borders and cultures

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications

Application Instructions

Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

EOE