Catholic Relief Services
5001 - 10000 employees
Founded 1943
🤲 Charity
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact
Catholic Relief Services is a global humanitarian organization that eases the suffering of and provides development assistance to people in need in over 100 countries. As the official international relief organization of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, CRS focuses on emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and justice and peacebuilding. Their work is guided by Catholic values and the organization aims to serve the poor and vulnerable, regardless of race, religion, or nationality.
Senior Finance Manager, CWARO
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Catholic Relief Services
5001 - 10000 employees
Founded 1943
🤲 Charity
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact
Catholic Relief Services is a global humanitarian organization that eases the suffering of and provides development assistance to people in need in over 100 countries. As the official international relief organization of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, CRS focuses on emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and justice and peacebuilding. Their work is guided by Catholic values and the organization aims to serve the poor and vulnerable, regardless of race, religion, or nationality.
📋 Description
• Provide financial information which supports the Regional Director (RD) in making business decisions. • Lead monthly financial health reviews within the region, providing reports and highlighting key considerations for regional leadership and CRS Global Finance. Collaborate across the regional teams and with countries on corrective actions and implementation plans. • Contribute and provide feedback to the development of Annual Plans and annual operating budgets. • Provide high quality financial and accounting support ensuring financial controls are in place and compliance with CRS financial policies. • Oversee account analysis and reconciliation processes, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data. Support during month-end and yearend closing in preparation for the annual audit. • Lead initiatives to improve financial management systems, business processes, reporting tools, job aids, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) finance functionality to ensure effective internal controls and efficient operations. • Lead discussions on financial policy including the maintenance and development of CRS financial policies. • Monitor updates to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP and donor regulations, translating them into actionable improvements and guidance for program teams. • Oversee all financial aspects of grant management, including monitoring grant-related accounts, cost share tracking, and timely financial closeout. • Support the financial close-out of, ensuring all financial obligations are met, final reports are submitted, and any remaining accounts and funds are reconciled. • Support cash management by monitoring cash flow and ensuring funds are available for activities and close-out. • Support business development efforts with reviews and input to proposal budgets as needed. Perform financial review of the proposal documents before submission to the donor. Review donor agreements for financial implications. • Ensure compliance with donor-specific financial requirements and GAAP standards across all grants. • Provide expert guidance and support to country teams on grants accounting and general finance practices. • Review audit reports and support country offices in addressing audit findings. Oversee the Internal/External audit closure and corrective action plan development and tracking. • Monthly Reviews of the financial health highlighting key issues shared with the Regional Director and Director, Program Finance. • Conduct periodic support visits to the country programs. • Respond to ad hoc requests. • Support the recruitment and onboarding process for Finance leads across the region. • Support the development of finance capacity within the various country office teams, including training and mentorship of staff in financial management, accounting practices, policies and procedures.
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Master’s degree or CPA a plus. • Minimum of 7 years’ progressive accounting experience in the non-profit sector with at least 2 years’ experience in management role. • Work experience with ERP systems. • Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and proven general knowledge of Fund Accounting • Knowledge of U.S. Government and major non-USG donors funding regulations. • Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment. • Ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner. • Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent relationship management skills with ability to negotiate, influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision. • Ability to leverage a highly analytical, problem solving and results orientated mindset. Strong organization skills. • Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently and ability to meet unexpected demands. • Strong Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software.
🏖️ Benefits
• Medical • Dental • Life insurance • Vision • Generous retirement savings plan
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