Director of Finance & Accounting, North America

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management
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  Direct a team of accountants and payroll staff, oversee month‑end and year‑end close, manage US statutory and tax filings, support statutory reporting and external audits, serve as key contact for financial information flow, ensure integrity of financial data, provide guidance on policies and controls, own the Workday financial operations process, manage payroll and tax related expenses, identify and recruit staff, and participate in community spiritual formation.
• Strategy, Knowledge Development and Implementation
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  Manage onboarding processes for expatriate staff and third country nationals, coordinate tax equalization and audit coordination, and partner with Global Finance to align plans with US regulations.
• Networking and Partnership
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  Maintain relationships with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners, especially in HR, to implement processes aligned with US regulations.
• Policies and Procedures
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  Develop and update accounting and finance policies, assist with statutory reporting and external audits, and coordinate with the Global Revenue team.
• Communication
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  Direct communication with US and Global Finance teams regarding policy and reporting deadlines.
• Training and Development
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  Identify training needs, provide coaching and mentoring to support professional growth.
• Documentation, Reporting and Data Management
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  Oversee document management related to US accounting transactions, tax documentation, and bank accounts.
• General Accounting and Statutory Compliance
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  Manage review and reporting of US payroll and tax‑related expenses in accordance with GAAP, ensure accurate consolidation and audit support.

• Licensed CPA or advanced degree in accounting preferred but not required.
• 8–10 years of experience as an accounting or audit manager, including five or more years in an international development environment and a minimum of three years supervising teams.
• Superior knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Experience with electronic financial and accounting systems and mid‑level competency with Microsoft Excel or similar software packages.

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values:
  Christian, Professional, and Bridge‑Building.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and supervise accounting teams.
• Clear communication of finance and accounting concepts to both accounting professionals and non‑accountants.
• Collaboration effectiveness with individuals from diverse cultures and disciplines.
• Objective evaluation of policies and activities and implementation of appropriate adjustments.
• Professional, loving, and engaged approach to disagreement or conflict.
• Servant‑hearted posture focused on supporting others’ success.
• Adept at creative problem solving.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits for the DC metro area.
• Retirement benefit options.
• Paid leave starting at 23 days plus 12 holidays, with early release option the day prior.
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation.
• Robust staff care resources.

IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. All employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed, pursuant to SEC 2000e‑1 [Section 702] of TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

IJM is committed to a zero‑tolerance policy regarding safeguarding and harassment, and all applicants must comply with the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics.

All applications are reviewed and selected based on technical competence, background checks, police clearance, and reference assessment.