Director, US Accounting & Operations

International Justice Mission

271d • Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Director, US Accounting and Operations. The Director, US Accounting and Operations provides the overall oversight, strategy and direction of US operations, supports the US policy implementation in line with federal regulations, contributes to the consolidation of global financial operations, accounting and reporting. The successful candidate will be an experienced accountant and manager with US operations, with knowledge and sensitivities to working cross boarders in an international environment; the candidate will have proven capacity to accurately and objectively evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of strategies and activities and be a strategic partner within the global finance teams. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Assistant Controller, Global Finance and Accounting and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Requirements

• Licensed CPA or an Advanced degree in accounting preferred but not required.
• At least 8-10 years' experience as an accounting or audit manager, with five or more years in the international development environment and a minimum of three years supervising teams.
• Superior knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Financial Reporting Standards, and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3).
• Experience and mid-level competency with Microsoft Excel and/or other similar software packages.
• Experience with electronic financial and accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience successfully building and supervising a team of accounting professionals.
• Articulate communicator, able to make finance and accounting concepts and processes clear to fellow accounting professionals and non-accountants alike.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people from diverse cultures and disciplines.
• Capacity to fairly and objectively understand the effectiveness and outcomes of policies and activities and implement appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to remain winsome, professional, loving and engaged in professional disagreement or conflict.
• Ability to maintain the posture of a servant, ensuring that our customers succeed.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of accountants and payroll staff, maximizing inter-team collaboration and communication, individual professional development and accomplishment of department and team objectives.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close and reporting for the US Accounting and Operations with all monthly balance sheet reconciliations completed for the US entity.
• Oversee US statutory and tax filings for 403b retirement plan Audit (in conjunction with Global People Ops), 1099 reporting, W2, workers comp benefits, US tax exempt status for VA, TX, and DC, and any necessary state tax registrations for US payroll.
• Responsible for supporting and collaborating with the 990 tax filing and annual external audit with the Statutory Reporting team.
• Develop the professional, spiritual and social capabilities of staff on team to enhance their capacity for personal growth and effective performance resulting in skillful and dedicated employees working towards achieving the mission of IJM.
• Own the Workday financial operation process for the US operations.
• Manage the process of onboarding IJM Expatriate Staffs and Third Country Nationals in terms of compensation which would include work with third party consultants to plan the calculation of their Tax Equalization and, Hypothetical Taxes and actual tax fillings.
• Maintain a close relationship with Level 5 leaders, collaborate across divisions at US and specifically with HR to enable effective implementation of enhanced processes and guidance for effectively supporting US regulations.
• Develop and update accounting and finance policy and procedure manuals to guide the financial operations of US operations to ensure internal controls, consistent application and compliance with internal policies and other local, donor and regulatory requirements for purposes of mitigating financial and reputational risks.
• Assist the Statutory Reporting team with the annual external financial statement Audits.
• Coordinate with the Global Revenue team with monthly transactions that flow through the US company.
• Direct and communicate with US and Global Finance team for creation and updates of Finance policies and reporting deadlines.
• Identify training needs of direct reports and provide resources to ensure continuing improvement in IJM's human resources for the purpose of maximizing effectiveness, productivity and personal development and growth of employees.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to further develop and enhance their professional and spiritual growth.
• Oversee the document management of US Accounting and Operations' transactions in relation to financial operations and tax documentation, US bank accounts.
• Manage the review, and reporting of US offices' payroll and tax related expenses on a monthly basis in accordance with GAAP to assure the integrity of the financial data consolidated at the Global Center for accurate and timely management, donor and regulatory reporting as well as audits.
• Identify and recruit dedicated and qualified staff who will contribute to achieving the strategic goals and the mission of IJM.
• Work closely with the Global VP & Assistant Controller to ensure organizational decisions, actions and communications are in support of agreed upon goals, balancing strategic objectives with tactical execution to achieve results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree