Financial Reporting Manager

This position can be based in Washington, DC or Yarmouth, MA

Staff work a hybrid schedule with 2 days/week in the office

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for timely and accurate financial, tax and regulatory reporting within each of the Organization’s legal jurisdictions. This position is responsible for managing the global financial statement, benefit and special purpose audits. The Financial Reporting Manager is a key partner with all departments and international offices.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage/facilitate financial statement audit processes for each of the IFAW entitles, including liaising with audit staff and IFAW staff to ensure efficient and timely audit process.
• Manage, prepare and/or review IFAW entity external Financial Reporting, tax, and statutory filings with relevant authorities. Compile complete and accurate annual financial statements for each of the IFAW entities in accordance with relevant accounting and reporting standards.
• Develop tools, education and training for existing and new technical accounting and financial and reporting standards.
• Provide support (as needed) to other accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Engage stakeholders across the organization including Legal, Development, and Program departments and international offices to provide guidance and support for initiatives with tax, regulatory and external Financial Reporting implications.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.  CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
• Non-profit and government funding experience desirable.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with financial and non-financial internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to accurately execute, document and monitor work processes.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, ability to work with high degree of independence.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and current accounting pronouncements. Exposure to IFRS desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application and automated accounting ERP systems.
• International experience desirable.

At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people.    We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.