• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business is required. CPA is preferred;
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment;
• Knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to accounting requirements of nonprofit organizations;
• Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and love for processes and systems;
• Customer service focus with strong interpersonal skills;
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and an ability to respond to requests promptly;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated willingness to solicit and impart feedback to improve processes;
• An innovative spirit, a way with people, a calm-under-pressure, and flexible approach when things move quickly;
• Confidentiality and discretion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence;
• Experience with Federal grant invoicing and compliance is preferred; and
• Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting system preferred.

• At least 8 years of financial management experience in hands-on nonprofit finance administration;
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA a plus;
• Knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to accounting requirements of nonprofit organizations preferred;
• Demonstrated leadership ability, preferably as a member of a senior management team;
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls skills;
• Experience leading financial, administrative, and compliance management in a multi-funder environment including US government grants and contracts, private foundation and corporate donors;
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, FAR, and other grant and contract regulations;
• Experience working with and supporting external auditors for non-profits of Stimson’s scope and scale;
• Must be highly proficient in use of Excel, as well as standard office and accounting software and familiar with business and office operations; and
• Experience managing and developing staff.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and love for processes and systems;
• Excellent written and verbal communications;
• An innovative spirit, a way with people, a calm-under-pressure and flexible approach when things move quickly;
• Confidentiality and discretion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence;
• Commitment to high level of customer service and to working in a highly collaborative environment with a focus on transparency, and producing work of excellence and influence; and
• Strong alignment with Stimson’s core values.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, or a related field and one-year relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with peers in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent writing and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Event, communications, finance, development, and/or project management experience.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt quickly.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Leadership experience demonstrated through student activities or other work experiences.
• Enthusiasm for program coordination and ability to identify and implement process and organizational improvements.
• A strong background in politics, economics, or security; strategic studies and nuclear issues; international relations; or other social sciences.
• Precise editing skills (work experience in university writing center or newspaper a plus).
• Experience working in intercultural settings.
• Web management experience/skills.
• Foreign language ability, especially with languages spoken in South Asia.