Director of Finance for Ecoagriculture Partners
Ecoagriculture Partners (www.ecoagriculture.org) is a
small but rapidly-growing international non-profit organization working to
facilitate landscape management approaches that simultaneously enhance food
security, support rural livelihoods and conserve the environment. EP seeks a
Director of Finance to join our committed team at our Washington, DC office by July
1, 2008 or earliest available.
The Director of Finance will:
* Manage accounting and financial matters for the organization
* Manage the annual budget process and prepare timely and accurate financial
statements for the organization
* Provide monthly financial reporting and guidance to program staff
* Be responsible for internal controls and financial policies of the organization
* Support development of funding proposals
* Develop financial procedures manual
* Develop templates for and backstop project managers in financial planning and
monitoring
* Generate donor financial reports
* Oversee payroll, expense reports, and other financial inputs
* Liaise with accounting, audit and other financial consultants.
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
* At least five years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
* Highly organized, with attention to detail; proactive and willing to work in a
fast-paced environment
* Expertise with QuickBooks, Solomon or equivalent accounting software
* Interest in supporting the mission of the organization
Desirable:
* CPA or advanced training in finance, accounting or related field
* Experience in working in international non-profit organizations
* Experience and competence in working in diverse teams;
Salary and benefits:
* $65-75,000/year, depending upon experience;
* Health and retirement benefits, insurance, 20 days vacation, holidays
Please send a cover letter, your CV, and names and contact information for three
references in an email with subject line 'Director of Finance' by May 11 to Ariela
Summit at asummit@ecoagriculture.org