Officer II, Global Programs Finance and Operations - (US Only)

Job Summary

The Officer II, Global Programs Finance and Operations provides finance and operations support to a defined portfolio of global projects, with a particular focus on new awards and contracts. The role supports project start-up, implementation, and close-out by applying established CRS systems, procedures, and donor requirements. Working closely with program teams, country programs, and global teams, the Officer II supports financial management, reporting, and compliance activities, and escalates complex issues as appropriate.

Roles And Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of coordination on award financial matters with program teams, country programs, subrecipients, and HQ Finance.
• Monitor spending against budgets and funding ceilings; support limitation-of-funds tracking and flag potential risks.
• Support project start-up, implementation, and close-out by providing finance inputs, tracking milestones, and coordinating routine award-related actions.
• Carefully coordinate routine financial transactions (e.g., reclassifications, accruals, vendor payments) and review country-level transactions, advising on needed corrections.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including quarterly forecasts, using Oracle (ERP, ePBCS, SmartView).
• Prepare and review financial reports to support reconciliation, monitoring, and donor requirements.
• Support preparation and internal review of donor and prime awardee financial reports, including confirmation of payments and coding.
• Provide routine guidance to country program staff on standard reporting, budget, and spending requirements.
• Support audit processes and track follow-up actions for global awards.
• Carefully coordinate routine compliance requirements for assigned awards (e.g., Host Government Tax reporting, SRFMP monitoring).
• Update compliance systems (e.g., Gateway, dashboards) and communicate standard donor requirements to award staff.
• Carefully support financial closeout processes by coordinating documentation and follow-up with country and HQ teams.
• Support development of cost applications for new awards and contracts, ensuring budgets are accurate, reasonable, and aligned with approved activities and donor requirements.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Knowledge of Oracle enterprise systems.
• Contracts experience.
• Ability to develop new systems/templates to streamline current systems.
• Ability to work in a complex environment and to lead and work with multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and proven ability to work in a collaborative, proactive, and multicultural team environment, but able to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in contracts or grants management.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial reporting and contracts.
• Experience in setting and monitoring complex budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in finance and program support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of CRS financial and administrative systems, policies, and procedures a plus.

Required Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English required; ability to work effectively in French or Spanish a plus.

Travel

International and domestic travel (less than 10%).

Supervisory Responsibilities

- none

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

About The Team

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.
• Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.

About Us

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS' relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS' processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work.

Agency Competencies (for All CRS Staff)

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.
• Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.