The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.
Position:
Finance Manager, Procurement/Accounts Payable
Reports to:
Assistant Controller
Scope:
CIPE is seeking a full-time, exempt Washington D.C.- based Finance Manager, Procurement/Accounts Payable (FMP). This is the senior position supporting US based procurement. The FMP must understand procurement policy, procedures, and the technology supporting them to support CIPE’s evolving needs. The FMP supports non-finance administrative and program staff by training, monitoring, and communicating frequently CIPE’s policies and procedures. The FMP oversees the staff responsible for processing the Accounts Payable, Expense Reports, and Company Credit Cards to ensure timely payment to vendors and timely completion of related accounts reconciliation.
This position currently has three direct reports.
Responsibilities
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Policy/Procedures and Compliance:
- Keep procurement policies and procedures organized, accessible, and up to date.
- Support Controller, and Assistant Controller implementing and monitoring JAMIS Prime ERP, ensuring the configurations reflect current written policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement process improvements and automation to streamline workflows.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Staff Management:
- Manage the finance staff, the front-line approvers, and transaction processors, ensuring they have the resources, training, and support to do their jobs effectively. Support finance and US-based non-finance staff in understanding financial software, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as backup for direct reports when there is turnover, or when they are out of the office.
Transaction review, processing, and reconciliation:
- Ensure that all transactions that our Washington DC-based team processes comply with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
- Respond to staff inquiries related to your areas of oversight.
- Support the allocation and reconciliation of payments made by credit cards.
- Utilizing Jamis accounting software, monitor financial advances and prepayments to ensure they are cleared promptly.
- Reconcile accounts and support reconciliations performed by your direct reports. Support monthly and year-end Accounts Payable Closing process.
- Responsible for annual vendors’ 1099 filing.
Key Qualifications:
- JAMIS Prime accounting software experience desired
- Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Excel and Outlook
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in procurement and accounts payment management
- Experience with international federal grant and contract procurement requirements
- Effectively communicate with staff possessing limited financial experience
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication skills; team orientation
- Detailed-oriented and strong leadership skills and be able to motivate a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to answer complex or difficult problems.
THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $100,000-$113,000 PER YEARBenefits and Perks
Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, paid family leave, life insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, telework, and more! Employee events including Company Picnic, Health & Wellness Fair, Holiday Party and lots of fun in between!CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails, please.
CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and marital status or any other legally protected class or characteristic covered by applicable law. CIPE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need.
CIPE believes diversity and inclusion across our organization is critical to our programs, mission, and success as a globally operating business. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool.
