International market development organization based in Washington, D.C. is recruiting a manager of international accounting. The individual in this position is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, compliance and handling of USDA funding in global accounting operations. This role is key in ensuring adherence to USDA regulations, managing USDA budgets and financial reporting, collaborating across all departments and offices, and implementing best practices in financial management. The goal of the individual in this position is to ensure optimal utilization of USDA funds and alignment with the organization's goals and USDA standards. The position is based in Washington, D.C.
Financial Management and Compliance, including ensuring compliance with USDA regulations & organizational standards for government funds and conducting audits.
Budget Monitoring and Oversight to include monitoring budgets and expenditures of USDA program funds, identifying variances and advising on discrepancies to maintain budget integrity.
Stakeholder Communication which involves collaboration with the manager of international accounting and manager of program funding.
Strategic Financial Planning providing input related to the development of strategic financial reporting for the effective utilization of funds.
Specialized Accounting Duties including working with senior manager of international accounting to manage the annual reporting submission to USDA/FAS
Other duties and assignments will be assigned as needed.
Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Five years of accounting experience with progressing responsibilities is required. Prior non-profit, government billing or USDA cooperator experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
The U.S. Grains Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.
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The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USGC develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, grain sorghum and related products. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture's profitability.
Founded in 1960, the Council is a private, non-profit corporation with 10 international offices and programs in more than 50 countries. Its unique membership includes producer organizations and agribusinesses with a common interest in developing export markets. Membership funds trigger matching market development funds from the U.S. government and support from cooperating groups in foreign countries to produce an annual development program valued at more than $28 million.