STRIDES Financial Analyst III

Overview

This role coordinates financial and accounting operations, providing overall financial monitoring and support to country offices and project staff to ensure the fiscal health of projects. The position involves financial management, analysis of financial data, budget analysis for project funds, and preparation of reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with donor requirements. It also oversees subaward management, responds to inquiries, assists in trainings, and provides high-level analytical expertise to guide financial success.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and monitor multiple country program budgets ranging from $1M to $20M annually.
• Collaborate with staff across teams and offices to update cost-to-complete analyses periodically.
• Assist in subaward management, including capacity assessment and budget and expenditure monitoring.
• Provide on-site and remote financial technical assistance to country-based staff.
• Offer guidance on policies and regulations related to procurement and compliance.
• Interpret and explain discrepancies and variations in financial data.
• Process invoices from sub-awardees, consultants, and other vendors, as well as travel expense reports.
• Independently analyze and resolve complex financial challenges.
• Use financial systems to produce reports, analyses, financial models, and databases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
• Apply advanced technical and administrative knowledge of relevant rules and regulations.
• Document complex or unique issues and articulate written conclusions effectively.
• Implement, enhance, and evaluate financial tools, systems, and processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on financial matters.
• Apply acquisition principles and regulatory understanding in financial monitoring, reporting, and oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible finance and operational management experience.
• Experience providing financial management for Department of State global awards, including direct support to program and country offices.
• Direct oversight of subrecipients and execution of subrecipient pre-award and monitoring tasks.
• Hands-on experience creating budgets, monitoring costs, and preparing estimate-to-complete analyses.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting, and auditing standards.
• Advanced knowledge of acquisition principles, regulations, and financial contract management.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Professional and clear communication skills.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French or Spanish preferred.
• Experience working under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software.
• Experience in non-governmental organizations (NGO), government, or private sector preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex business and program issues independently.
• Expert knowledge of current federal, state, and local government programs.
• Strong technical and administrative knowledge of relevant rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Experience leading and supervising employee growth and development initiatives.

Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and performing repetitive keyboard work.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs.

Technology

• Personal computer and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Email, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs, and other handheld devices.

Travel

• Approximately 10-15% travel required.

Compensation & Benefits

• US-based hiring salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually.
• The employer contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan.
• Full-time US-based staff receive 18 days of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays per year.
• Paid time off is prorated for part-time employees.
• Final compensation is determined based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
• International salary ranges vary by location.

Additional Information

• This job description summarizes the main duties but does not restrict the exact tasks assigned.
• Employment is subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks.
• The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
• The employer maintains policies to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harassment and requires all personnel to adhere to a code of conduct.
• The organization participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and conducts thorough background checks.
• Candidates with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
• The employer does not request career site usernames, passwords, or money during the recruitment process.

Location

• US-based with some international travel required.