Advisor, External Reporting (P3)

Save the Children 2022•Fairfield, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Advisor, External Reporting, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will collaborate with the various units within and outside of the department to promote clarity in audit and tax processes and facilitate stakeholder engagement, as well as support the external financial reporting cycle for the organization. You will serve as key facilitator for prepared by client requests and ensure the team stays on track to deadlines. You will also be responsible for regular external reporting preparations for audit/tax and management reporting, supporting compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IRS guidance.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in accounting and finance
Experience with US Government rules, regulations and guidance
Experience supporting audit processes
Experience supporting tax reporting processes
Demonstrated experience working with financial management systems
Demonstrated experience l eading and supporting organizational change by promoting innovative solutions, helping others navigate transitions, and driving acceptance and implementation of new initiatives
Ability to build trusted partnerships by proactively understanding customer needs, delivering responsive support, and incorporating feedback to improve effectiveness and service quality
Demonstrated experience utilizing data, insights, and critical thinking to solve problems and make informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profit finance
Experience with Unit 4 Agresso Financial System, Oracle and/or other similar financial management systems

Responsibilities

Develop agency level financial reporting packet based on external reporting requirements for management review, providing reporting controls on a regular basis.
Prepare procedure documents for agency financial reporting and any related processes.
Collaborate with affiliate colleagues to support external reporting requirements.
Meet with other divisions on external reporting initiatives, including modeling and sensitivity analysis.
Support the preparation of the draft Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement with our cognizant agency.
Provide relevant and consistent financial information to support the due diligence process.
Support Senior Advisor, External Reporting throughout the external reporting cycle.
Manage the prepared by client list for the annual audits.
Project manages the external engagement cycle for SCUS across divisions and departments including the management of shared sites.
Prepare best practices for managing external reporting including tax, audit, and other third-party requests.
Identify and process any necessary adjustment as result of award analysis.
Perform reconciliations related to balance sheet, revenue or expenditure accounts.
Coordinate monitoring checklist and any recommended actions.
Coordinate the review and submission of supporting documents and analyze data for audits, donors and other agencies.
Lead and coordinate testing and enhancements of agency reporting and tools.
Participate in Transformation Projects, including the financial management system rollout and other large-scale projects.
Compile metrics, analyze data and conduct other review activities for transformation projects.
Support process improvements in the areas of audit, tax, and other external reporting.
Collaborate with the controller team in reviewing complex issues including donor, regulatory or internal reconciliations.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days)
mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships