Accounting Lead

The Accounting Lead is responsible for providing direction and support to the accounting unit processes, including managing the monthly close process, reviewing financial reports, and providing financial analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field required
• CPA is required
• 8+ years' of accounting experience, including using a computerized accounting system
• Experience with international donor agencies or government is a plus
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with strong sense of customer service
• Experience successfully managing external relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in multi-cultural environments and in diverse locations internationally, including governments and the donor community
• Demonstrated analytical skills; solution oriented with a high sense of quality, attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, and meeting tight deadlines
• Previous client relations or customer service experience required
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and change management activities
• Ability to approach a problem from different cultural perspectives; and be aware and mindful of cultural differences
• Strong action management including the ability to manage projects in the most cost efficient manner; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressing conditions
• Strong leadership and proven ability to recruit, direct, train, and manage a team of personnel

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance