Director of Finance
Company: Nascent Solutions Inc.
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Nascent is an African women-led international development
organization founded 2004 with the mission of harnessing the
creative entrepreneurial skills of target beneficiaries and
strengthening their capacity to champion the development agenda of
their communities. Over the last 15 years, Nascent has mobilized
resources and implemented programs in food security, nutrition,
education, and maternal and child health, impacting the lives of
millions of people in several African countries. Summary of the
Position Start Date: As soon as possible Type of Employment:
Salaried, full-time, at-will employment Travel: Approximately 10%
international travel; minimal anticipated domestic travel outside
of the Washington, D.C. area Reporting: Reports directly to
President and CEO Duties and Responsibilities --- Oversee all
accounting and finance responsibilities both in HQ and country
offices in accordance with Nascent policy, GAAP, and US Government
regulations and other donor policies. --- Contribute to new
business development, specifically the budget sections of grant
proposals. --- Plan, organize, and execute annual and proposal
financial budget --- Ensure project expenditures are within
established budget parameters. --- Lead the yearly NICRA
negotiation with the recognized agency --- Prepare monthly,
quarterly, and annual financial reports as required to the board
and management --- Prepare donor financial reports as per the
agreement and as required --- Track the transfer of funds between
the headquarters office and field offices --- Control the finance
and grant management of country offices --- Prepare and file state
and federal regulatory reports including Form 990 in a timely
manner --- Oversee and approve procurement procedures --- Process
payroll and administer 401(k) plan --- Develop and update financial
accounting procedures --- Ensure that adequate financial controls
are installed, and that substantiating documentation is approved
and available for an independent external and donor audit
Leadership and Staff Management --- Supervise and manage 1-3
personnel directly; indirectly advise 3-5 finance and
administrative staff in HQ and international country offices ---
Guide the organization to increased financial sustainability ---
Support business development efforts by developing sound financial
strategies and regulatory framework --- Build the capacity of staff
on finance and grant management Communication --- Maintain constant
contact with financial, administrative, and operations staff in
international country offices --- Direct all mandatory financial
reporting to donors and respond to donor information requests ---
Advise management and Board of Directors on finance and
administrative matters --- Assist independent and government
auditors when necessary Key Qualifications --- Bachelor's degree in
finance, accounting or similar; Master's degree or CPA preferred.
--- 5+ years' experience in a senior finance, accounting, or
operations role; experience with a 501(c)(3) non-profit preferred
--- Experience managing financial compliance with US Government
contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, especially from USDA
and USAID --- Ability to evaluate the organization's accounting and
financial functions and respond to deficiencies by identifying and
implementing appropriate corrective actions --- Highly
self-motivated and autonomous; ability to work with little guidance
--- Ability to thrive in an informal, dynamic culture and be
comfortable with ambiguity --- Experience supervising, managing,
and mentoring people of various ability levels --- Willingness and
ability to undertake a broad range of operational tasks as is
necessary in a small non-profit --- Willingness to undertake
occasional international travel to rural African settings ---
Ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural situations ---
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel ---
Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar software --- Experience with
international development preferred How to Apply Please submit a CV
and cover letter to recruitment@nascents.org. Put "Director of
Finance" position in the subject line. CVs without cover letters
will not be considered. Closing date for applications is Aug 14,
2020, but candidates are encouraged to apply early as we are
looking to fill the position quickly. Current work authorization in
the United States is required. Nascent Solutions is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, national origin,
marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or
political affiliation. Nascent offers employees a competitive
compensation package, including health insurance, paid vacation,
401(k), and a professional development stipend.
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