Deputy Regional Director-Finance - Pacific West

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK:

As a member for the Global Finance Team, the Regional Finance Deputy Director provides RAI regional leadership and management necessary to ensure that the organization has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place at the field programs to support the strategic vision and mission of the organization. S/he will contribute to the development of RAI program strategic and operational plans and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical review. The Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting management of the RAI’s regional programs offices. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining financial management practices and systems that are compliant with US and local laws as well as donor requirements but are also conducive to effective implementation of field programs.

As Regional Finance Deputy Director, s/he will have responsibility for all aspects of strategic and operational finance across the designated region, acting as the principal finance business partner to the Regional Director, as well as conforming to IRCs financial control environment and CFO standards and objectives.

Based in a mutually agreeable location on the US west coast, the Regional Finance Deputy Director will have dual reporting to the Associate Controller-Program Finance and the RAI Regional Director. S/he will work closely with the field-based Finance Managers, Executive Directors, as well as regional counterparts in AMU, GSC, HR, IT and other functional departments.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis

· Provide financial information which supports the Regional Director in making business decisions in line with IRC and RAI Program strategies;

· Provide strategic analysis on the overall financial health of the Region to the Regional Director and HQ Finance;

· Contribute and provide feedback on annual operating and grant budgets;

Controllership

· Provide high quality financial and accounting support to IRC to ensure:

· RAI field offices provide accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions

· RAI field offices financial controls are in place and adhered to

· RAI field offices comply with IRCs financial standards

· Prepare and review internal financial reports and ensure that management at headquarters and the regional and field office level are kept abreast of financial related issues of their programs;

· Provide technical guidance and support as requested by the field offices;

· Ensure timely dissemination of new initiatives and polices to the field and monitoring of implementation;

· Develop an expertise on the rules and regulations of all donors, and provide guidance in the area of donor compliance;

Financial Systems & Business Process Improvement

· Contribute to discussions on financial policy issues including the maintenance and development of the International Finance Manual;

· Serve as an Integra Super Use and support the roll-out of the new system which will include training and technical support.

Regional Finance Support and Risk Mitigation

· Conduct periodic support visits to field offices following an approved scope of work;

· Respond to ad hoc requests made by the Associate Controller-Program Finance, the RAI Regional Director, RAI HQ Management, or field offices;

· Monthly reviews of the financial health and risk identification shared with the Regional Director for action;

· Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies in conjunction with the Regional Director;

· Internal/External Audit closure and corrective action plan development and tracking;

· Attend all audit opening and exit meetings for audits conducted in region.

· Perform the final financial review of the proposal document prior to approval and submission to the donor.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance - Master’s Degree, CPA or CA a plus;

· Min. six years progressive finance/accounting experience in the non-profit sector;

· Previous work experience in a multi-cultural international environment abroad is highly desirable.

· Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and proven general knowledge of Fund Accounting;

· Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred;

· Proven knowledge of US Government regulations highly desirable;

· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships;

· Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;

· Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently and ability to meet unexpected demands;

· Strong Computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software;

· Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment;

· Ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner;

· Experience of solving complex issues through analyses, definition of clear way forward and ensuring by in;

· The ability and willingness to travel to field offices and HQ.

Reports to: Associate Controller-Program Finance and RAI Regional Director

Indirectly oversees: RAI-US Finance Managers within the assigned region

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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