Manager, Accounting

Team Rubicon International (TRI) is seeking a Manager, Accounting. The Manager, Accounting, will address finance and accounting activities including financial reporting, general ledger preparation, year-end audit and tax preparation and special projects as needed. This will require the ability to excel in a complex and ever-changing environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. The Manager, Accounting, will be responsible for managing accounting responsibilities related to contingent labor (leased employees & contractors) and working with accounting staff based out of Team Rubicon International’s Los Angeles headquarters. This role will also be responsible for the management of the finance team leads deployed on Team Rubicon’s international operations, as applicable.

TR has a unique culture that requires individuals foolish enough to think they can change the world, and smart enough to have a chance. This position reports to TR’sSenior Director, International Programsand is based out of TR’s Los Angeles, CA headquarters.

Duties:

• Provide thorough, accurate, and complete interim and final reports as required or requested by US government (USG) and USG requirement-compliant donors and funds
• Responsible for the overall management of month-end, quarterly, and year-end close. Ensure all close tasks are completed, review material account balance fluctuations, and publish month-end results to senior management
• Ensure accuracy of accounting coding and allocation of expenses and revenue
• Oversee the accounts payable/disbursement function, including vendor invoices, expense reports, credit/debit card activity, other routine payments, year-end 1099 processing, etc.
• Develop and improve internal controls and processes
• Provide Finance guidance to the International Medical Operations and Field Leadership team
• Manage debit and credit card processes for funding operations and training events. Monitor transactions, liaise with financial institutions, manage on- and offboarding of staff and volunteers, etc.
• Support Team Rubicon International with budget and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with the other department managers to support overall TR goals and objectives
• Supervise completion of annual financial audit
• Assist external accountants with annual 990 tax return preparation as needed
• Perform special projects as needed

Experience and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA preferred
• 5-7 years of related experience
• Accounting experience with an international non-governmental organization (INGO), including acceptance and reporting against US government (USG) or USG requirement-compliant funding, required
• USG audit experience required
• External audit experience required
• Prior experience in managing accounting staff
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and USG funding requirements

Special Requirements:

• Experience with any ERP accounting system (examples: Sage Intacct, SAP, NetSuite)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written, including the ability to deal with a variety of personalities in a professional manner
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Business Dynamics, Mission CRM, and/or SAP Concur preferred, but not required
• Adapts and willingly adjusts to constantly changing circumstances and parameters

Job Type:

• Full-time, salary, exempt

Job Tier:

• Manager

Pay Range:

• $91,000 – $114,000 per year

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship

Perks of the Team:

• Unlimited PTO
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4% (No vesting requirement)
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents
• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
• Annual National Volunteer Leadership Conference
• Annual Staff Leadership Conference
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law). This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Learn more about Team Rubicon:

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org
• Facebook: Facebook.com/TeamRubicon
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.