Summary

Save the Children is an outspoken champion for every last child. Drawing on a century of expertise, we work to ensure children’s voices are heard, their rights are realized, and their issues are given top priority. In 2014, we founded Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), a separate 501(c)(4) to be the political voice for kids. Together, we work to deliver and inspire programming and advocacy for children in 120 countries, including those right here in the United States. In some of the world’s worst disasters, we have led advocacy efforts that ensure children’s needs are a top priority. As a result, U.S. policymakers look to Save the Children as the leading expert on childhood, both here at home and abroad.

Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate, Finance & Operations to support the Policy, Advocacy, & Campaigns (PAC) and Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) teams. In this role, you will report to the Senior Advisor, Finance & Operations and will be responsible for financial accounting entries, award management, timesheet adjustments, tracking budget vs. actuals, monitoring incoming revenue donations, and performing financial data analyses as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Finance Data Input, Preparation, and Tracking (40%)

Prepare monthly SCAN bank reconciliation to be reviewed by SCAN Treasurer Prepare and submit monthly report of online donations to Finance division for upload to BBEC revenue system Upload receipts and apply appropriate coding for monthly credit card reconciliation Review receipts uploads and follow up with purchasers as needed Submit PAC and SCAN invoices with correct coding to Accounts Payable Maintain proper vendor management to include uploading signed contracts to the repository as well as creating and updating spend trackers to verify spending patterns Generate monthly Budget versus Actual reports and Life of Award Reports Run and review reports to determine financial risks and contribute to development of solutions to mitigate risks Prepare and submit timely financial accounting entries with accuracy and proper coding Maintain and reconcile investment accounts Assist with grant reporting to donors

Award Management (25%)

Prepare monthly divisional financial dashboard and provide analysis to budget holders on spending trends and budget status Along with PAC Finance team, meet with PAC budget holders monthly, or as needed, to confirm planning and alignment between Finance and program staff on funding gaps or underspending Responsible for all PAC and SCAN award information being input in AMS (Award Management System); run AMS workflows for each phase of the award life cycle Through award reports, review spending on PAC and SCAN awards to ensure adequate and appropriate spending levels Serve as a trusted resource for financial questions from budget holders and program staff

Operations Support (20%)

Responsible for ensuring adequate cash flow in SCAN bank accounts to account for all upcoming expenses Uphold grant agreement between SCAN and SCUS, while developing quarterly cash requests to SCUS to replenish SCAN’s accounts Ensure state charitable solicitation registrations, renewals, and financial reports are accurate and submitted as required Update online donation tracker by state to track incoming revenue Submit payments and track electoral (501c4) costs per state to ensure compliance with electoral reporting requirements in each state Inform the Legal and People & Culture departments when state expansion is planned and ensure appropriate business licenses are on file Execute policy evaluations to ensure ongoing compliance Develop, implement and maintain/update PAC and SCAN policies as required

Continuous Improvement and Efficiency (15%)

Ensure new employees are oriented to finance policies and procedures Support PAC Finance team as a Timesheet Coordinator to revise previously submitted timesheets when necessary Provide data and support for continuous improvement and efficiency projects Serve on the Travel Council, which consists of one staff member from each division that can participate in monthly and quarterly meetings to share the division’s feedback, challenges and/or issues that staff have experienced with the process or with the service. This would include any issues with our Travel Management Company, Atlas Travel

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience Professional proficiency in MS Office suite Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Proven problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills with ability to successfully balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proven attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy  Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and the utmost of integrity

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an ERP system to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, and compliance

Compensation

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: Target Salary for this position is $66,300 – $74,100 base salary Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $60,350 – $67,450 base salary Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $54,400 – $60,800 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 upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here). Employee may be eligible for an incentive program. Save the Children US also offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution, paid vacation leave, safety & wellness leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, caregiver leave, and much more

 About Save the Children

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Our work for children and their families requires that we commit—at every opportunity—to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond.  As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form—in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.