Advisor, External Reporting (P3)

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

About the role

As the Advisor, External Reporting, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will collaborate with various units within and outside the department to promote clarity in audit and tax processes, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and support the external financial reporting cycle for the organization. You will serve as a key facilitator for prepared-by-client requests and ensure the team stays on track to meet deadlines. You will also be responsible for regular external reporting preparations for audit/tax and management reporting, supporting compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IRS guidance.

Location: Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT, or Lexington, KY office locations.

Responsibilities

• Recurring Reporting (35%)
  • Develop agency-level financial reporting packet based on external reporting requirements for management review, providing reporting controls on a regular basis.
  • Prepare procedure documents for agency financial reporting and any related processes.
  • Collaborate with affiliate colleagues to support external reporting requirements.
  • Meet with other divisions on external reporting initiatives, including modeling and sensitivity analysis.
  • Support the preparation of the draft Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement with our cognizant agency.
  • Provide relevant and consistent financial information to support the due diligence process.
• Audit/Tax Management (35%)
  • Support Senior Advisor, External Reporting throughout the external reporting cycle.
  • Manage the prepared-by-client list for the annual audits.
  • Project-manage the external engagement cycle for SCUS across divisions and departments, including the management of shared sites.
  • Prepare best practices for managing external reporting, including tax, audit, and other third-party requests.
• Financial Analysis (15%)
  • Identify and process any necessary adjustments as a result of award analysis.
  • Perform reconciliations related to balance sheet, revenue, or expenditure accounts.
  • Coordinate monitoring checklist and any recommended actions.
  • Coordinate the review and submission of supporting documents and analyze data for audits, donors, and other agencies.
• Project Support (15%)
  • Lead and coordinate testing and enhancements of agency reporting and tools.
  • Participate in Transformation Projects, including the financial management system rollout and other large-scale projects.
  • Compile metrics, analyze data, and conduct other review activities for transformation projects.
  • Support process improvements in the areas of audit, tax, and other external reporting.
  • Collaborate with the controller team in reviewing complex issues, including donor, regulatory, or internal reconciliations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience with US Government rules, regulations, and guidance.
• Experience supporting audit processes.
• Experience supporting tax reporting processes.
• Demonstrated experience working with financial management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting organizational change by promoting innovative solutions, helping others navigate transitions, and driving acceptance and implementation of new initiatives.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships by proactively understanding customer needs, delivering responsive support, and incorporating feedback to improve effectiveness and service quality.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing data, insights, and critical thinking to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in non-profit finance.
• Experience with Unit 4 Agresso Financial System, Oracle, and/or other similar financial management systems.

Pay

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: $91,800 - $102,600 base salary.
• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: $83,725 - $93,575 base salary.
• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: $74,800 - $83,600 base salary.

The salary ranges listed above are for US-based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities.
• Health: Competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness, and fertility benefits.
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees.
• Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm, and company-hosted events.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships.