Finance Manager HQ

Job Advertisement: Finance Manager HQ

Position Type: Full time, exempt (not eligible to receive overtime pay)

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Location: UPA Office, Washington, DC

Reports to: Executive Director

Please note that this is a full-time, on location position based in the Washington, DC office.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager is a member of UPA’s finance team and will work along with the Executive Director and Senior Directors to support operational and financial roles within the D.C. HQ office. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Finance and Operations

1. 1. Recording and tracking the financial operations of the organization.
   2. Assisting in the financial oversight of grant funded projects and programs and all relevant financial reporting.
   3. Coordinating with the regional accountant to process payments for all regional activities.
   4. Issuing periodic expense reports based on approved budgets.
   5. Monitoring procurement procedures in coordination with the regional procurement manager.
   6. Ensuring compliance with administrative and financial procedures and policies of the organization.
   7. Tracking of burn rates for grant-funded projects.
   8. All other accounting related activities assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

1. 1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
   2. Minimum 5 years of work experience in accounting or relevant fields.
   3. Experience with grant reporting.
   4. Positive, professional attitude, self-motivated, and energetic.
   5. Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities, paying attention to detail under tight deadlines and heavy workloads.
   6. Meticulous attention to detail, thoroughness, and experience with data entry
   7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
   8. Strong interpersonal skills.
   9. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, and expertise in accounting software is required.
   10. Ability to manage accounting functions and workflow and oversee and train field accounting staff when needed.

Application Process

To apply, please do the following:

1. Submit a resume and one page cover letter to employment@upaconnect.org with the subject: “Finance Manager HQ”

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

About UPA

United Palestinian Appeal, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) New York not-for-profit corporation, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. and field and program staff in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, and Lebanon. Established in 1978 in New York by Palestinian-American professionals, UPA was conceived as a non-political, non-sectarian organization that would help Palestinians meet their relief and development needs. 

UPA empowers Palestinians to improve their lives and communities through socially responsible and sustainable programs in health, education, and community and economic development.