The American Institutes for Research Hiring for Finance Manager at Arlington, VA, US Full Time

Overview

Join AIR as a Finance Managerwith our and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries.

AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.

AIR is currently seeking a Finance Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning in the Health Sector (NuMERAL) activity.

This new activity will be managed by the Bureau for Global Health’s Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition. This activity will fill evidence gaps to improve nutrition outcomes for activities implemented through health systems as well as associated interventions aiming to improve the nutrition, health, and general well-being of individuals and populations.

The activity will also ensure that local entities are strategically engaged to design, implement, disseminate, and use such evidence to strengthen policies and programs aiming to improve human nutrition.

The posiiton is based in United States and is contingent upon award.

Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas :

• Agriculture, food, and nutrition
• Early childhood development and education
• Refugees and migration
• Social protection
• Water, sanitation, and infrastructure
• Women’s empowerment
• Workforce development

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission : to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

About AIR :

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.

S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment.

At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities / disabilities, racial / ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement.

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Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include : The Finance Manager will support the HQ finance team in running the day-to-day finances of the project office, supporting new and underutilized USAID partners through operational capacity building, and providing overall compliance support to the project.

They will be responsible for :

• Initiating, developing, maintaining, and revising policies and procedures for the general operation of the finance and compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Establishing internal control systems as well as accounting and financial reporting protocols for local subcontractors, and instituting and maintaining an effective finance and compliance training program for the project and its subcontractors
• Managing accounting and disbursement needs
• Administering all grants, contracts, and procurement in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Ensuring proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants and review and analyze budget estimates consistent with USAID grant and program requirements.
• Conducting regular review of partners’ financial reports, provide feedback on financial reports to partners and verify that project partners have appropriate internal controls in place.
• Providing additional support through training and / or mentorship to new and underutilized USAID partners to build capacity around accepting USG funds.
• Managing overall procurement process of supplies, equipment and services; draft prior approval requests, sub-agreements, contracts, and solicitations.
• Monitoring actual grant expenditures against approved donor line items and obligated amount, and develop budget modifications as needed.
• Educating and training relevant project and partner staff on USAID’s rules and regulations.
• Working closely with the AIR home office staff on internal and external financial reviews and audits as required.
• Ensuring adherence to management policies and assuring timely financial reporting to USAID
• Maintaining financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, statements, and other data for day-to-day transactions.
• Assisting with initiating, verifying, and processing invoices, payments, vouchers, and receipts, scanning and recording expenses and receipts, and reconciling cash books.
• Assisting in the preparation of budget performance reports and analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience :

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, or another relevant field
• At least 7 years of experience in administering donor grants, sub-awards and procurements, including demonstrated record of excellence in financial management of USAID projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and USAID financial and other key rules and regulations
• Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding levels across multiple accounts
• Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets
• Strong knowledge and experience with Quickbooks accounting system

Skills :

• Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial management
• Fluency in English is required
• Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements

Disclosures :

This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.