Head of Financial Reporting - Working from home

Financial Reporting Manager

Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors to bring a human rights agenda to the use, development, and governance of digital technologies, and to intervene where technologies adversely impact our human rights. By combining direct technical support, strategic advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.

The Financial Reporting Manager implements finance, accounting and reporting activities, and assists in the day-to-day finance operations of Access Now's global budget of approximately $15 million. They function as a senior financial analyst supporting the key objectives of Access Now by ensuring that the Organization has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation, and leads for exceptional audit results.

The Financial Reporting Manager works closely with the global Finance Team, program leaders and team members, to educate on finance and accounting procedures, and to explore how the Finance Team can support program operations. The Financial Reporting Manager reports through the Financial Controller.

As Financial Reporting Manager you will drive and support activities that span our global finance functions, with varying duties specific to the financial operations of our Costa Rica, Europe, and/or US finance centers. Own/Produce monthly, quarterly, yearly combined Financial Statements and Analysis including revenue recognition, net assets and deferred revenue analysis

Prepare audit schedules and provide support for audit activities

Update and project cash flows

Perform other duties as assigned such as implementation of systems

Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, organizational policies, and relevant legal regulations

Partner with regional accountants across global regions to review local financial statements

Assist in regional accounting and payroll as needed

Lead in research of financial strategies

Assist in global implementation of the annual RightsCon summit series, if needed

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP (ASC 958) accounting standards and principles related to contributions and grants

At least five years experience in financial planning and analysis

Demonstrated budgeting, internal controls, and audit experience

Fluency in English required

Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems, with advanced Excel (Pivot, Sumifs and Vlookup function) and Google Sheets expertise

Netsuite experience in financial reports, budgets and analysis

Strong financial reporting experience, along with the ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience

Fluency in another language relevant to Access Now; Arabic, French, or Spanish is helpful

Appropriate education and work preparation for the role, with bachelor and/or master degree equivalent in finance, accounting, or a related field, preferred

This is a full-time position, with preference for our Costa Rica office. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces.

Access to supplemental health care insurance policies

Professional development and growth opportunities

Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs

Our hiring teams review applications submitted through our Career Openings page; Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Snaphunt, Zip Recruiter), be sure that you are going through the application link in BambooHR so that you are properly uploading a distinct Cover Letter and a separate CV/Resume.

In order for us to communicate with you on the status of your application, please add apps.We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.