Finance Manager (23-114)

Job Summary:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Finance Manager for its Finance and Administration Division. This is a two-year, full time, exempt, renewable appointment based in Washington, D.C and reports to the Controller.

Essential Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Co-manage invoicing and financial reporting to donors
• Create special financial reports and templates
• Assist with timely production of monthly financial statements
• Conduct financial analysis
• Provide technical accounting guidance
• Assist with annual budget preparation
• Assist with annual and program audits
• Contribute to preparation of annual 990 return Liaise with operations staff on various matters
• Management and supervision of staff
• Assist on special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus ten years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus seven years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of management experience.
• Experience in non-profit organization preferably in project cost environment using Deltek – Costpoint and Cognos.
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP combined with the ability to research and apply accounting requirements.
• Solid understanding of indirect rate structure for international non-profits and government contracts.
• Strong computer aptitude and proficiency, including expert Excel skills and experience with data presentation, pivot tables and ad hoc modeling.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment as a team player.

Physical Demand & Work environment:

• Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time.
• Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.
• Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading. 

IFPRI Washington D.C has a hybrid work environment that allows staff members a minimum of two days in-office work and three days remote work.

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.