Senior Manager, Accounting

This role is fully remote but is based in the United States. GiveDirectly is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

GiveDirectly is looking for someone with an endless drive for improvement, a solutions-oriented mindset, an ability to deliver high-quality accounting on tight deadlines and the flexibility to adapt to quickly changing needs while being highly detail-oriented. The candidate should be a strong analytical thinker, have a superb understanding of the U.S. GAAP, be knowledgeable of best practices and be an excellent communicator. For this role we are searching for candidates with seven to ten years of experience, preferably within the public sector.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting:

• Collaborate with the larger Finance team members to maintain, scale and implement financial processes, policies and controls, working cross-functionally with teams such as Field and Fundraising. Identify areas for improvements and maintain documentation, while providing technical and systems assistance and oversight.
• Ensure that funds expended are compliant with Donor requirements, national/state regulations and organizational policies
• Create error free periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, management reports etc.
• Oversee the general ledger coding of the Balance Sheet/Revenue/Expense teams in accordance with applicable standards
• Document and update financial policies and procedures in our knowledge management system, Guru.

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