Type: Full-time Starting salary: $98,000 - $112,000 per year, plus benefits. Based in Washington, DC Are you looking for a new challenge and want to join a successful and growing organization dedicated to creating social impact? If so, we want to hear from you. What does a Senior Finance Manager do? The Senior Finance Manager holds an analytical and hands-on role and is a critical member of our global Finance and Operations Team. In close collaboration with the US Head of Operations and the London Head Office finance team, the Senior Finance Manager is responsible for the finance, accounting, and audit functions of BIT s US and Canadian operations including leading month-end processes, financial statements preparation, contract monitoring, and annual budget preparation. The Senior Finance Manager oversees two direct reports, an Accounts Receivable Specialist, and a Staff Accountant, who handle the day-to-day AR, AP, and expenses transactions. This role is suited for someone who is excited by process, detail, and deadlines and wants to improve upon and develop effective internal controls, guidelines and procedures. The Senior Finance Manager is charged with ensuring these functions align with BIT s goals and values, finding ways to bring greater impact to the finance function. As Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a high-level perspective on BIT s finance and accounting functions and applying expert knowledge of GAAP and FAR, while conducting highly detailed work on a daily basis. Your expertise will help ensure compliance for contracts across federal, state, city and philanthropic sectors. Responsibilities include: Monitor and maintain internal controls to ensure accounting processes reflect best practices and meet regulatory requirements. Develop high-quality monthly financial and management reports required by Head Office. Support Head Office with the global audit and manage local audit processes, including identifying potential audit risks and implementing actions to address audit findings. Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: Month and year-end closing, accounts payable/receivable. Lead the planning process of the annual budget and budget reforecast. Review monthly labor and benefit allocation. Manage the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Manage banking relationships and enhance cash management strategies. Prepare or review financial reports for external users. Attend monthly/quarterly meetings with management to discuss the finances of the organization and strategies. Refine financial regulatory compliance policies and design special procedures to assure the accounting system aligns to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements. Maintain a condition of preparedness for government contract audits. Proactively monitor changing regulations and analyze the impact of new rules to our accounting requirements and financial management systems. Work with external tax advisors on Federal/state/city/sales tax returns. What makes a great Senior Finance Manager at BIT? We are looking for people who understand what we do, share our values, and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills listed below. We expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas. Relevant professional experience in accounting and finance, with an expert knowledge of GAAP; ideally in a government contracting setting and/or professional services firm. Understanding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards and various areas of emphasis in government audits. In-depth knowledge of ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition standards. Deltek Costpoint or Vantagepoint experience is preferred. Experience managing direct and indirect cost segregation, cost pools and allocation bases. Ability and willingness to perform a range of tasks - from audit preparation to monthly reconciliations to assisting with project reports. A growth-mentality, you are not afraid to shift, stumble, and grow within an ever-changing landscape. CPA is a plus. A deep personal commitment to inclusion. You're always asking: whose voice is not at the table? You have experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-culturally. Who are we and what can we offer you? The Behavioural Insights Team is the world leader in applying behavioral science to public policy challenges in order to strengthen communities and improve lives. We design and rigorously test new ideas across a range of areas such as health, crime, and education, to establish what works and what doesn t. We have helped Tuberculosis patients take their medicine; reduced police susceptibility to cyberattacks; and helped organizations close their gender pay gap. We are looking for a passionate and imaginative individual who understands behavioral science and shares our thirst for evidence-based solutions to join our dynamic and growing team. BIT really is a great place to work: An IT set up which allows for easy working from home options. We have regular team lunches with inspirational guest speakers. We offer: comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage or $1,170 healthcare allowance per month; $104 cell phone stipend per month; $1,200/year professional development reimbursement fund; 15 vacation days with the option to purchase an additional 10 days at the beginning of each year, 7 sick days; 9 public holidays per year; 5% 401(K) match with no waiting period; life insurance; commuter benefits; flexible work arrangements; discretionary annual bonus (dependent on company performance); and 12 weeks paid parental leave. We re a social bunch and have a variety of interest groups. We have a great office in a super convenient location downtown! Unfortunately due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely but hope that will change during the course of next year. How to apply We use a great platform called Applied to reduce bias in the recruitment process. You will need to answer a few work-based questions which will be anonymously marked by members of our team. Our selection is based on performance in these questions, rather than looking at your CV. Candidates with the top scoring answers will be invited to a structured interview where you get to meet some of the team. At the interview stage you will be asked questions that reflect the role and also to complete a work-based task, so you have the chance to demonstrate your skills. It s at this stage we first see your CV. We always give all applicants feedback, no matter what stage your application reaches. Start your BIT journey here and apply now! To learn more about what it's like working at BIT, check out this handy FAQ sheet and feel free to make suggestions: BIT is partially owned by our employees. We strive to provide a supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge in this fast-evolving field. We offer flexible working arrangements and other policies to support the health and wellbeing of everyone on the team. The Behavioral Insights Team is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, or because an employee or applicant is a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Some of the personal data you provide to Applied when you apply for a role with The Behavioral Insights Team will be passed on to The Behavioral Insights Team for the purposes of (a) reviewing your application; (b) inviting you for interview; and/or (c) offering you a job and getting you set up as an employee/contractor. For full details on how BIT collects and uses your personal data please visit our website - If your application is not successful, any personal data provided to us by Applied (including any personal data relating to equal opportunities monitoring as set out above) will be retained by The Behavioral Insights Team for no longer than 6 months after the application deadline has passed (other than in exceptional circumstances where we may need to retain your personal data for longer), at which point your personal data will be securely deleted. We only keep your information for that period in order to allow us to comply with relevant legal obligations.