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Grants Finance Manager, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR-NGO)

Position Title: Grants Finance Manager, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR-NGO) Report to: Comptroller Location: New York, NY (USA)

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non Governmental Organization Division (UMCOR-NGO), a non-profit unit of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. More information on our agency is located at www.umcor-ngo.org. UMCOR NGO seeks candidates for a Grants Finance Manager for the New York City headquarters office. The Grant Finance Manager’s primary responsibility is to prepare monthly and annual reports reflecting the financial position of UMCOR-NGO’s field offices. The Grants Finance Manager works closely with the Finance Directors in field offices and reports to the Comptroller and through him/her to the Treasurer of UMCOR.

Responsibilities: • Provides direction to Field Finance Directors on all issues of accounting, • Financial management and coordination with program staff;
• Ensures timely review and recording of monthly financial reports at HQ submitted by field offices; • Ensures timely submission of donor reports; • Reviews field office budgets; • Requests funds from donors; • Monitors field grant budgets during implementation of the grant. • Transfers and tracks funds to field offices; • Maintains financial records for grants; • Ensures compliance with GAAP and donor requirements; • Reconciles HQ ledger with field ledger and reports in a timely manner; • Reviews and records in-kind contributions for commodity and materials received; • Assists in annual audit of all grants; • Performs other tasks as directed.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Accounting is required; five plus years experience in accounting including preparation of complete financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) is required; working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and audit preparation as well as familiarity with U.S. Government and other institutional donor compliance issues is an asset; prior non-profit (especially Private Voluntary Organization or International Non Governmental Organization) experience is favorable; ability to use DDI and AccPac software is helpful. Must possess functional and generalist expertise as well as strong organizational, analytical, and computer-related skills. Candidate must be accurate, thorough, able to consistently meet deadlines and authorized to work in the United States.

To Apply: If you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply, submit your cover letter (notes), resume and complete our online application and questions at http://jobs-umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1337... . Interested candidates should be available to commence work within two to three weeks of selection. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Application deadline is October 17, 2011. This job will remain open until filled. We appreciate your interest in the United Methodist Committee on Relief.