Finance Manager

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Overview: The Finance Manager will work with the Director of Finance to control and manage the implementation of the accounting systems in the IRC NorCal region. This will include assisting with the collection and processing of IRC's financial data to provide management, donors, grantors, creditors, and others with timely, accurate and understandable information. The NorCal region has a current budget of $11.8 million with multiple federal, state, and private contracts and grants as well as several sub grantees. The Finance Manager will be located in one of the four Northern California offices and will report to the Northern California's Director of Finance.
Major Responsibilities:
Ensure office compliance with IRC's accounting policies vis-à-vis fund accounting as noted in IRC's finance manual and generally accepted accounting principles.
Work with Director of Finance to review all accounting transactions to ensure proper coding and enter all transactions into IRC's accounting software.
Prepare journal entries to record HQ transactions in the regional office accounting software.
Support the Director of Finance with facilitation of any external or internal audit.
Work with Director of Finance to prepare financial reports to various donors as per contractual obligations. Submit reports to the donors after obtaining sign off from the Director of Finance.
Work with Director of Finance to prepare annual and quarterly cash budgets and submit the monthly cash transfer requests.
Meeting with Site Director and other supervisors to review the BVA for all the active grants.
Provide leadership and supervision to Finance staff, including leading team meetings, individual supervision, and coaching, and conducting goal setting and performance reviews.
Sending the monthly report to the Director of Finance with any suggested actions along with any discrepancies.
Work with resettlement & employment team to ensure all financial aspects meet IRC compliance requirements.
Data entry and processing the payment through accounting system.
Review and manage the resettlement & employment program for the financial aspects such as reviewing the client's financial ledger, supporting documents, generating SUN report, and processing the reconciliation.
Sending the weekly SUN reports to R&P and MG team and get the confirmation from Resettlement Coordinator and Employment manager that SUN report is agreed with client money's sheet (through ETO) on monthly basis.
Follow up with donors on the A/R.
Ensure compliance with IRC's Financial Internal Control procedures.
Review current service agreements for cost effectiveness and recommend changes as appropriate.
Maintain grant and contract files for all programs.
Assist the Director of Finance in other areas as required.
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC Northern California.
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to: Director of Finance
Position directly supervises: Finance Coordinators, Finance Specialists
Indirect reporting: None
Job Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in a related field such as Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of nonprofit accounting/financial management experience.
Solid computer-based accounting skills; experience with SUN preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Proven ability to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines; and
Ability to effectively work in fast paced environment.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Work Environment:
Standard office environment.
Flexibility to travel throughout the Northern California region as needed.
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period.
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.