Apply on
ntroduction: Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
Primary Purpose: The Children Services Finance Director is responsible for oversight of the financial operations of the Children Services Department including the HSPRS Program. Under the direction of the Director for Children Services and in close collaboration with CWS Corporate Finance Office, this position is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial information and systems for the department.
Essential Duties:
- Collaborates closely and communicates with the CWS Finance Office on all financial matters affecting the operations of the Children Services Department and the HSPRS Program.
- Ensures CWS policies, protocols and standards are followed.
- Ensures compliance with uniform guidance.
- Work with the program Director to develop the program annual operating budget.
- Develops budgets for existing and newly proposed projects.
- Prepares budget revisions for all projects.
- Prepares monthly expense analysis for all active projects.
- Reviews and analyzes the actual vs budget report on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for all active projects.
- Forecasts program revenue and expenditures monthly.
- Advises Director on funding available to determine staff allocations.
- Coordinates with CWS local offices and Affiliate network finance staff to consolidate financial budgets and reports
- Perform spot audits and training to Sub grantees/Sub contractors
- Meets with Network of Affiliate Directors and Local Office Finance Staff for Children Services to go over expenditures and actual vs targets monthly.
- Provides guidance to budget holders through training on their responsibilities.
- Creates formats for financial reporting to aid financial statement users to better understand the contents of the reports for decision-making and strategic planning purposes.
- Maintains appropriate management and controls for utilization of credit cards and cash and other funds used in the operation of the Children Services Department.
- Manages and tracks cash and other funds disbursements.
- Reconciles cash and other funds expenses and receivables, in coordination with CWS Finance Office.
- Provides guidance and support to unit on allowable expenses, including but not limited to travel
- Provides support as needed for organizational audit and review processes.
- Represents Children Services Department at meetings relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
- Lead a team to successfully execute strategy and accomplish goals
- People Performance responsibilities
- Undertakes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of related work experience in non-profit accounting/finance with a strong working knowledge of nonprofit accounting/finance. Minimum of 5 years Supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance
Skills:
- Strong management and organizational skills required, including familiarity with financial management systems.
- Detail oriented. Strong analytical computer skills.
- Familiarity with government and private funding and contractual requirements preferred.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance or, alternatively, Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience.
- Master’s degree in business administration or Accounting Preferred
Special Requirements:
- Remote, with proximity to airport is required.
- Must have access to reliable internet
- Must be willing to travel to locations in national network to provide on-site support on occasion and meeting with CWS Finance
- Ability to lift 50lbs. of weight, work in particular conditions, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Standard Work hours, with occasional evening and weekend as assigned
CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts