Financial Analyst

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Seed Company is a Vision 2025 organization committed to Bible translation through national translators in creative partnerships. Seed Company seeks to work where it is evident that God is working and where the uniqueness of its vision makes it most feasible for The Seed Company to be involved.


VISION:
God's Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.


MISSION:
To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God's Word through Great Commission partnerships.


VALUES:
Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.


SCOPE: Perform functions to provide financial oversight to assigned Bible translation projects, monitor and report on the status of budgets, and manage project cash flow, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Collaborate with multiple Field Project Managers/Regional Directors and field partners on assigned Bible translation projects to facilitate project management for quality results.
• Plays an essential and collaborative role with Field Project Managers/Regional Directors in planning stages to develop project proposals, memorandums, budgets, account choices, and reporting guidelines.
• Assist Field Project Managers with methodology for coding expenses using chart of accounts to maintain reporting standards.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets, review related documentation for completeness and accuracy, and investigate major variances. As needed, request additional documentation from the field to consistently maintain compliance with project reporting requirements. Report findings to Field Project Manager and translation project partners.
• Analyze cash flow needs for field projects per cash flow policy and budget limitations and facilitate international cash transfers in collaboration with Accounting and Field Operations staff.
• Update and maintain project database fields, and budget change forms to reflect currently approved activity.
• Communicate with Field Project Managers to resolve issues related to project expense detail. Work with project partner representatives as needed to ensure that all parties maintain common understanding of project reporting requirements.
• Complete reconciliation of cash, bank, and expense accounts related to projects.
• Upload project budgets and complete journal entries for project financial activity in accounting software.
• Mentor field partners in financial management best practices including the use of software tools, GAAP rules, financial reporting requirements, data management and governmental regulations compliance.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes and policies.
• Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, lifting a box of paper, moving chairs, tables and sliding doors.


TRAVEL:

Ability to travel internationally three to six weeks' maximum per year if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle.
• Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
• Championing Seed Company's vision, mission, and values.
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, preferably with some exposure to fund accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Requires one to three years' experience or equivalent background in Finance or Accounting, preferably including data analysis, financial reporting, and cross-cultural experience.
• Fluency in a second language (Spanish, French, Portuguese, etc.) a plus.
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously in a challenging, fast-paced, collaborative work environment.