Director of Finance & Accounting, North America

Who We Are

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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

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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

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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...