Financial Analyst III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Coordinate financial and accounting operations while providing financial oversight, assistance, and direction to country offices and project personnel.

• Conduct financial management and analyze financial data along with project-fund budgets.

• Prepare necessary reports for funding agencies, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.

• Manage subaward oversight, addressing inquiries and facilitating training sessions.

• Drive financial success through advanced analytical skills.

• Review and process requests for final cost objectives.

• Offer analysis and business modeling support for strategic initiatives involving senior leadership and field operations.

• Analyze performance trends, model intricate business decisions, track outcomes, and present findings.

• Develop, review, and oversee multiple country program budgets ranging from $1–20M annually.

• Collaborate with various teams and offices on cost-to-complete evaluations.

• Evaluate subaward capacity while reviewing and monitoring budgets and expenditures.

• Deliver on-site and remote financial technical support to country staff.

• Clarify discrepancies and variations within financial data.

• Process invoices from sub-awardees, consultants, and vendors, as well as travel expense reports.

• Independently analyze and resolve intricate challenges.

• Utilize financial systems to generate reports, analyses, financial models, and databases.

• Ensure adherence to relevant state and federal regulations and GAAP standards.

• Implement acquisition principles and regulatory knowledge in financial oversight, monitoring, and reporting.

• Document complex or unique issues and express written conclusions clearly.

• Implement, enhance, and assess tools, systems, and processes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to management.

• Prepare and assess complex financial issues and propose solutions.

• Suggest and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

• May execute departmental work plans, contribute to performance reviews, assist in hiring decisions, evaluate training opportunities, and lead initiatives for employee growth and development.

• Willingness to travel 10–15% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a Related Field, or an equivalent combination of pertinent education and/or experience.

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and operational management.

• Experience in managing financial aspects of Department of State global awards.

• Proven track record of directly supporting program and country offices.

• Direct oversight experience with subrecipients and execution of pre-award and monitoring tasks.

• Practical experience in budget creation, cost monitoring, and estimate-to-complete analyses.

• Advanced understanding of U.S. Government grants, contracting, and auditing standards.

• In-depth knowledge of acquisition principles, regulations, and financial contract management.

• Exceptional analytical and organizational capabilities.

• Professional and articulate communication skills with clients and staff.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

• Fluency in French or Spanish is preferred.

• Experience in NGOs, government, or the private sector is advantageous.

• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet software is necessary.

• Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

• Advanced technical and administrative understanding of relevant regulations and standards.

• Ability to analyze complex business and program challenges and offer recommendations.

• Capacity to establish and maintain professional relationships.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Capability to spend extended hours in front of a computer screen and perform repetitive keyboard tasks.

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

• Capability to lift and/or move 5 lbs.

• Proficient in using personal computers, Microsoft Office, email, telephone, printers, calculators, copiers, cell phones, PDAs, and other handheld devices.

• Must agree to reference checks, criminal record checks, terrorism finance, and misconduct disclosure screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.

• 18 days of paid vacation annually for US-based full-time employees.

• 12 sick days per year for US-based full-time employees.

• 11 holidays per year for US-based full-time employees.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Policies and programs that foster a healthy work/life balance.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Commitment to safeguarding and employee welfare.