Job: Associate Controller

Location: New York 
Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND:

The IRC Finance Team seeks to achieve excellence in financial management by providing accurate and timely financial information to IRC management and programs, by adhering to established financial practices and accounting principles, and by ensuring functional financial systems to support the operations.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Associate Controller serves on a leadership level with the Controller in overseeing the management of IRC's general accounting, accounting policy, internal control, and financial reporting.

The Associate Controller has overall responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely financial information is maintained for headquarters including developing accounting procedures as well as oversight of organization report preparation. The Associate Controller oversees payroll processing for the organization and accounts payable processing at headquarters.

The Associate Controller reports to the Controller, and manages an overall staff of 8 employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct the preparation of the IRC financial statements, IRS Form 990, USAID 1550, and all other external financial reports, annual registrations and financial surveys.
• Work closely with the external auditors during the annual financial statement and federal A-133 audit as well as project specific audits conducted at headquarters.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of all headquarters revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts, implementing necessary controls and procedures as required.
• Oversee the rollout of finance related systems and ensure software is current and maintained appropriately.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable process ensuring accurate and timely disbursement and recording of properly supported payments; adequate internal controls are in place over disbursements.
• Oversee the Payroll process ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll; timely disbursement of payroll funds; adequate internal controls are in place over the processing of payroll through ADP.
• Implement and maintain effective and efficient internal control and accounting procedures for HQ financial functions. Reviews adequacy of internal control processes and implement process change as needed to the HQ finance manual.
• Ensure existing finance policies and procedures are current on an ongoing basis. Ensure most current information is available on IRC's intranet (Rescuenet) for global access.
• Reconcile the monthly earnings and spending of the IRC endowment.
• Training of finance & non-finance staff at Headquarters as required
• Other duties or special projects assigned by the Controller.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Business Administration; professional certification desirable: CPA/CA
• 8-10 years progressive work experience in an accounting environment, with a non-profit organization / solid understanding of fund accounting
• Min. 5 years supervisory experience required
• Previous experience with oversight of financial systems required;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in a diverse multi-cultural environment; solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong background in internal controls and accounting procedures. Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of frequently changing demands;
• Strong computer skills; well versed in MS Excel and a large scale general ledger package.

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