Finance Manager, Procurement/Accounts Payable

$100,000 - $113,000/Yr

Cipe - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

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About the position

The Finance Manager, Procurement/Accounts Payable (FMP) at CIPE is a senior role responsible for overseeing procurement policies and accounts payable processes. The FMP will support non-finance staff, manage finance personnel, and ensure compliance with accounting policies while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This position plays a crucial role in streamlining workflows and enhancing the efficiency of financial operations within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Keep procurement policies and procedures organized, accessible, and up to date.
• Support the Controller and Assistant Controller in implementing and monitoring JAMIS Prime ERP.
• Develop and implement process improvements and automation to streamline workflows.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the finance staff, ensuring they have the resources, training, and support to perform effectively.
• Support finance and non-finance staff in understanding financial software, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as backup for direct reports during turnover or absences.
• Ensure compliance of all transactions processed by the Washington DC-based team with accounting policies and procedures.
• Respond to staff inquiries related to areas of oversight.
• Support the allocation and reconciliation of payments made by credit cards.
• Monitor financial advances and prepayments to ensure timely clearance.
• Reconcile accounts and support reconciliations performed by direct reports.
• Support the monthly and year-end Accounts Payable Closing process.
• Responsible for annual vendors' 1099 filing.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• JAMIS Prime accounting software experience desired.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; team orientation.
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership skills to motivate a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit or international organization.
• Familiarity with financial software and accounting principles.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Family leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance