Director of Finance & Accounting - North America

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. 

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking we are seeking a Director, US Accounting & Operations to provide overall oversight, strategy and direction of US accounting and operations in support of IJM’s mission.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Assistant Controller, Global Finance and Accounting and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Direct a team of accountants and payroll staff, maximizing inter-team collaboration and communication, individual professional development and accomplishment of department and team objectives;

• Lead the month-end and year-end close and reporting for the US Accounting and Operations with all monthly balance sheet reconciliations completed for the US entity;

• Oversee US statutory and tax filings for 403(b) retirement plan audit (in conjunction with Global People Ops), 1099 reporting, W-2, workers’ compensation benefits, US tax exempt status for VA, TX, and DC, and required state tax registrations for US payroll;

• Support and collaborate with the Statutory Reporting team on the Form 990 tax filing and annual external audit;

• Serve as a key point of contact for financial information flow between US operations and Global Finance, keeping the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance apprised of concerns, issues, or discrepancies;

• Serve as a key point of contact for IJM US staff to support accounting questions and operational needs;

• Ensure the integrity of financial data included in IJM’s internal and external reports and annual financial audits;

• Provide guidance and ensure implementation of effective and efficient policies, processes and internal controls within all US-based locations to safeguard IJM’s resources and mitigate risk;

• Own the Workday financial operations process for US operations;

Strategy, Knowledge Development and Implementation

• Manage onboarding processes for IJM expatriate staff and third country nationals related to compensation, including coordination with third party consultants to calculate tax equalization, hypothetical taxes and actual tax filings;

Networking and Partnership

• Maintain close relationships with senior leaders and collaborate across US divisions, including Human Resources, to support effective implementation of processes aligned with US regulations;

Policies and Procedures

• Develop and update accounting and finance policies and procedure manuals to ensure effective internal controls and compliance with internal policies and local, donor and regulatory requirements;

• Assist the Statutory Reporting team with annual external financial statement audits;

• Coordinate with the Global Revenue team on monthly transactions flowing through the US entity;

Communication

• Direct communication with US and Global Finance teams regarding finance policies and reporting deadlines;

Training and Development

• Identify training needs of direct reports and provide resources, coaching and mentoring to support continuing professional and spiritual growth;

Documentation, Reporting and Data Management

• Oversee document management related to US accounting transactions, tax documentation and US bank accounts;

General Accounting and Statutory Compliance

• Manage review and reporting of US payroll and tax-related expenses in accordance with GAAP to ensure accurate consolidation, reporting and audits;

General

• Identify and recruit dedicated and qualified staff aligned with IJM’s mission and strategic goals;

• Work closely with the Global VP of Finance and Assistant Controller to ensure organizational decisions support strategic objectives and effective execution;

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications:

• Licensed CPA or advanced degree in accounting preferred but not required;

• At least 8–10 years of experience as an accounting or audit manager, including five or more years in an international development environment and a minimum of three years supervising teams;

• Superior knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Financial Reporting Standards and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations;

• Experience with electronic financial and accounting systems and mid-level competency with Microsoft Excel or similar software packages.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and supervise accounting teams;

• Ability to clearly communicate finance and accounting concepts to both accounting professionals and non-accountants;

• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and disciplines;

• Capacity to objectively evaluate policies and activities and implement appropriate adjustments;

• Ability to remain winsome, professional, loving and engaged in disagreement or conflict;

• Servant-hearted posture focused on supporting others’ success; and

• Adept at creative problem solving.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at 23 days

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.