Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose
The Senior Finance Program Officer is responsible for managing all direct assistance and emergency assistance requests for clients served through virtual R&P. This position requires strong coordination and program management skills and will coordinate with CWS regional teams who directly supervise the case management staff providing virtual R&P services. An important prerequisite for this position is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a collegial manner and to work independently to carry assignments through to completion.
Responsibilities
Maintain up-to-date self-education about resettlement and integration programs.
Manage all requests and tracking of client direct assistance and emergency assistance.
Ensure timely delivery of direct assistance to all clients.
Ensure that records of all financial assistance provided to clients is included within case files.
Create resources and trainings for virtual case management staff and clients.
Act as principal liaison with the CWS Regional Finance teams.
Conduct regular analysis of funds available and remaining for clients, providing weekly reporting to Case Management teams and the Associate Director of Virtual R&P.
Keep abreast of developments in grant and program changes and progress in order to ensure up-to-date tools and strategies.
Coordinate preparation for headquarters monitoring by federal partners.
As requested, represent CWS at internal and external conferences, meetings, committees and working groups with CWS colleagues, national Resettlement Agencies, federal partners and other stakeholders.
Perform other related duties and projects as requested.
Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business, or related field OR undergraduate degree with equivalent work experience.
Experience:
Three or more years of experience in finance or accounting required, preferably with government grants or in the nonprofit sector.
Excellent project and data management skills;
Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to manage a large and diverse workload under pressure and with competing priorities;
Ability to maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
Experience in general office work, processing information and materials and maintaining records and files;
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; ability to work effectively with partners and teams;
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times to represent the professional and institutional interests of CWS;
Knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and database software is essential;
Strong writing skills required.
Skills:
Ability to produce financial reports and budgets with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
Strong analytical computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel or similar software, and ability to learn and use CWS finance database.
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with partners and teams;
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment required.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Special Requirements
Work Location
This position is a remote US-based role with in-person responsibilities. Employees wishing to maintain a remote work arrangement must be able to fulfil the following conditions:
Ability to maintain secure and appropriate personal work environment for day-to-day work.
Access to strong and reliable internet access.
Ability to adhere to CWS data security policies and protect sensitive and personally identifiable information.
Regular work hours must span core business hours 10AM-4PM Eastern time.
Close proximity to U.S. airport and ability to travel to attend CWS and external meetings, conferences, site visits and other in-person engagements.
Must use CWS provided equipment such as laptop and cell phone.
Benefits
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years)
