Finance Manager

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Mission statement:

Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC) protects endangered species and habitats through science-based field action. Preserving the planet’s threatened and dwindling wildlife is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. There are almost 20,000 species of plants and animals worldwide facing the danger of extinction, including 13 percent of birds, 25 percent of mammals, and 41 percent amphibians. We promote greater understanding of the current extinction crisis and global threats to biodiversity and the environment. GWC bases decisions on solid science and conducts all operations using sound environmental and social ethics. We are conducting innovative and unprecedented field expeditions, scientific research, and wild lands conservation.

 

Job Description: Finance Manager

Global Wildlife Conservation seeks a self-motivated finance manager who has the background and training to manage the finances of a growing international nonprofit organization. S/he must be able to take ownership of the position to oversee all aspects of the organization’s financial information and to assist scientists who work worldwide for wildlife conservation. A commitment to the environment and GWC’s mission is critical.

The successful candidate will have experience with accounting, bookkeeping, and audits, preferably within a nonprofit environment. S/he will be knowledgeable of current financial best-practices, be able to analyze financial information, and generate required statements and reports. Knowledge of QuickBooks and Abila (Sage Nonprofit and MIP) fund management software is a plus.

Additional skills include: self-motivation, the ability to work on a team, clear and effective communication skills, strong analytical and organizational abilities, good IT skills, and integrity.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

1. Bookkeeping: Initially, be willing to do basic bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts.
2. Internal financial statements: Prepare financial statements monthly for management review. Prepare budget versus actual reports on a monthly basis for management review.
3. Internal Control:  Develop processes and manage internal control of financial information.
4. Financial management and reporting: Manage financials in accounting software and coordinate with scientists responsible for expenditures and grant management. Produce monthly reports for management on grant income and expenses.
5. Restricted and unrestricted funds: Manage restricted and unrestricted balances for the organization and report monthly to management.
6. Money management: Manage cash outflows to contracted individuals who are performing grant work. Be familiar with foreign cash inflows and outflows and currency differences. Pay vendors when approved.
7. Fiscal sponsors: Manage cash distribution to sponsored partners and report to partners on at least a monthly basis.
8. Payroll: Enter payroll data from third party provider and allocate to appropriate categories in accounting software. Allocation of payroll to grants if applicable. In states where GWC employs staff, be on top of compliance with payroll filings and work with outside vendor to be sure GWC is in compliance with state laws for payroll withholding and unemployment taxes.
9. Auditor: Coordinate audit with external auditors.
10. Donor accounting: Help develop tracking of donor contributions and help manage donor software.
11. Official filings: Monitor and be responsible for IRS filings and deadlines as well as State filings on behalf of GWC.

 

Position Type: Full-time

 

Salary and Benefits:

GWC offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Austin, TX, USA.

 

How to Apply:

https://www.hirebridge.com/v3/application/applink.aspx?cid=6579&jid=225086

GWC is an equal opportunity employer.