Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is seeking its next Comptroller in Washington, DC. The Comptroller reports to the CFO and is a critical member of the finance management team for this international nonprofit organization operating in over 20 countries.
Our Comptroller position allows for hybrid work (2 days office/3 days home), generous benefits (25 vacation days, 13 sick days, 10-12 holidays annually, great 401k matching, generous health insurance, etc.), and travel to beautiful Prague, Czech Republic as needed! And there is the added benefit of working for a wonderful mission: Freedom of the press!
Who we are:
RFE/RL is a multi-platform media organization (digital, TV, radio) with a budget of approx. $142 million and a mission to provide uncensored news in local languages to countries where press freedom is under threat. https://www.rferl.org/ We employ over 1,400 staff (60+ nationalities) in 20+ countries and engage thousands of freelancers.
RFE/RL is a private, nonprofit Sec. 501(c)3 corporation, and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Congress through the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) as a private grantee.
The role:
Reporting to the CFO in Washington, DC, the Comptroller serves as a valuable member of the finance managerial team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversight of daily accounting functions (payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries)
- Documents and implements an internal control system that continuously monitors critical areas of financial control, identifies problems and implements corrective action.
- Annual financial statement and audit preparation, ensuring the annual audits are performed in accordance with GAAP, applicable OMB Circulars, and/or other applicable regulatory standards.
- Prepare and submit federal and state and municipal government filings and reports.
- Maintain cash schedule and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Ensure monthly preparation and sign-off of all balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations.
- Oversees accounting personnel in Prague, DC and Bureau offices; 5 direct reports, team of 30+.
- Provides financial input to the organization's strategic planning process, assuring that a long-range financial plan is part of the strategic plan, and that the plan is updated at least annually.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated very strong accounting skills and work experience in a nonprofit setting (mandatory)
- BA in accounting, finance, or related field – or equivalent in experience (mandatory)
- CPA (highly desired)
- 5+ years’ experience as Director or Comptroller with an organization that has annual revenues of at least $20 million (highly desired) and receives federal grants (mandatory).
- 3+ years’ work experience with a non-profit that receives US government funding (highly desired)
- 10+ years of progressively responsible managerial experience that includes budgeting, financial forecasting, planning, organizing and managing multiple financial activities. (highly desired)
- International organization or ‘work abroad’ experience (highly desired)
- US regulatory, legal compliance experience (highly desired)
Annual Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $120,645 - $180,967.
How to apply:
The application process includes uploading a current CV and cover letter, in English, explaining how your background is applicable to our open role and your interest in the position. Applicants must include their annual salary expectations for this role in their cover letter.
Should you be interested in this position please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in English.
Appointment against this post is on a D.C. basis only. Candidates for these positions must reside within commuting distance of Washington D.C., or be willing to relocate. In some cases, if selected for a D.C.-based position from another part of the United States, RFE/RL would cover the costs of interview travel and relocation upon appointment. RFE/RL offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Note: In response to changing operational requirements, RFE/RL retains the discretion not to make an appointment, or to modify the job specifications for a particular vacancy.
By replying to this advertisement or sending your CV and/or other personal data to RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, you are agreeing to having your data saved and managed by employees of the HR department of the company for possible future reference in full accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) GDPR and Act No 110/2019 Coll., on personal data processing. This agreement may only be withdrawn by a written revocation and remains valid until that date. However no longer than 5 years.
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