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Position Overview: CFP is seeking an experienced, highly competent, detail-oriented and organized financial management professional to provide finance and accounting leadership and support on a contract basis. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance.

Catalyst for Peace is a small organization and has a team culture that reflects its values of community, trust, learning, emergence, wholeheartedness, interconnection, and care. The ideal candidate will have the ability to balance a big- picture view with carrying out day-to-day tasks. They will have a comfort with ambiguity while also being decisive; they will think strategically, take initiative, and be motivated by the vision that Catalyst for Peace is bringing into the world.

Responsibilities: Serve as the outsourced Finance Manager. Your responsibilities would include but not be limited to:

• Transactional activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing), and HR and payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and maintaining workpapers
• Financial reporting for management decision making and presentations
• Recommending and implementing improvements to accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures, supporting organizational strategy and best practices
• Analysis and data visualization, budgeting and forecasting
• Grant management, allocations, and funder reporting
• Ensuring integrity of systems and controls to safeguard sensitive information, including maintaining and updating electronic financial files
• Facilitating remote work environment, including managing state registrations
• Prepare for and manage annual audit

Confidentiality:

The finance function requires a commitment to complete confidentiality

Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications

• Required
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Experience

• Required
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in not-for-profit financial management and five years accounting experience
• Desired
  • Experience in an international organization

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Required
  • Fund accounting procedures
  • Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures
  • Competent in use of accounting software; proficient in Excel and Word
  • Planning, budgeting, financial analysis, problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized and able to develop and follow systems
  • Computer expertise, including the ability to use on-line file storage/sharing services and ability to select, implement and manage computer systems that support a virtual work environment
  • Knowledge of financial regulations governing private foundations
• Desired
  • Knowledge of financial best-practices among international organizations
  • Presentation skills
• Success Factors
  • Demonstrates integrity and transparency, inspires trust
  • Is responsive and timely in communications and decision-making
  • Models teamwork and team values in personal and group interactions
  • Is able to work effectively and respectfully in cross-cultural settings
  • Demonstrates openness and flexibility (listens, learns, adapts)
  • Detail oriented
  • Able to be proactive and to respond constructively to change
  • Can prioritize and deliver on assignments
  • Passionate about working in or supporting non-profit organizations
  • Demonstrates a healthy work/life balance and appropriate self-care
  • Self-starter

Starting hourly rate is $50 to $65 per hour, based on experience. Anticipated need is 8 hours/week, although more may be required for the initial on-boarding.

To apply:

Please send resume and customized cover letter explaining interest, qualifications and availability for this role to applications@catalystforpeace.org. We are looking to fill the position quickly so timely submission is critical.

More information on the position responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations is enclosed in this .pdf: 2023 CFP Finance Manager JD