Associate Director, Hub Accounting

About the role

FHI 360 is recruiting an Associate Director, Hub Accounting to manage, across a regional Hub, the development, implementation and maintenance of one or more accounting systems and core accounting processes (journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation and cash flows) in line with GAAP policies and procedures. The role reports to the Senior Director, Financial and Operational Support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to Hub accounting staff and assign and review the work of country office accounting teams.
• Monitor and improve the monthly close process and ensure timely month-end close and resolution of issues before general ledger uploads.
• Serve as Hub point of contact for audit requests and coordinate with Corporate Accounting so trial balances are updated for local statutory audits.
• Ensure accounting business practices are adequate, documented and compliant, and that financial documentation is filed and ready.
• Train staff on accounting systems and processes, mentor them and follow internal system guidelines (GFAS, DPA, Costpoint, banking portals).
• Manage and supervise Hub accounting staff, selecting, developing and evaluating personnel.
• Work with internal and external auditors and consultants, and escalate issues that need stakeholder resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• At least 8 years of related work experience, including 3 years in line management and 3 years at corporate or organizational level.
• Past experience managing a financial accounting department is required.
• Fluent English (read, write and speak).
• Preferred: professional accounting certification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent); NGO and international organization experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP practices and reporting guidelines.
• Experience with automated financial reporting and government accounting practices, including CAS and FAR systems.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting internal accounting and management controls.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.