Senior Manager, Global Finance and Accounting

Equality Now; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international human rights organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Finance and Accounting to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with international standards. The role involves managing financial integrity, collaborating with global teams, and enhancing financial systems to support the mission of gender equality. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the organization's values.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and vacation benefits

Equitable standard of living adjustments

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a global or nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and payroll processing.
• Strong working knowledge of financial compliance protocols across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, including month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial reports and implement process improvements.
• Supervise assigned accounting and finance staff within designated geographies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Financial analysis

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

SageIntacct

Job description

Senior Manager, Global Finance and Accounting

TITLE: Senior Manager, Global Finance and Accounting (BG-10)

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Finance & Administration

REPORTS TO: Global Director of Finance & Administration

CAREER CATEGORY: Full-Time

LOCATION : UK

ABOUT EQUALITY NOW

At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law, and full enjoyment of their human rights.

Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters. Here are the values behind everything we do.

Founded in 1992, we are an international human rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of all women and girls around the world. Our campaigns are centered on four program areas: Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence, End Harmful Practices, and End Sexual Exploitation, with a cross-cutting focus on the unique needs of adolescent girls.

We are truly global and we have a team of 80+ people located all around the world. We have team members in Benin, Beirut, London, Geneva, San Jose, El Salvador, Argentina, Nairobi, Tbilisi, New York and Washington DC among others.

We offer a great experience for talented people who are passionate about equality. To work here, you’ll need to share our core values which are: integrity, tenaciousness, perseverance and inclusivity. For more information, visit equalitynow.org.

MISSION OBJECTIVE:

Equality Now is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Manager of Global Finance and Accounting to oversee and manage the financial operations of Equality Now (EN) and its international entities. This role is critical in maintaining financial integrity, managing intercompany activities, ensuring compliance with international standards, and improving systems that support EN’s mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities for this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned or removed at the discretion of the Global Director of Finance & Administration to meet organizational needs and priorities :

Purpose: Adapt

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, and month-end and year-end closing processes for assigned entities.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and country-specific statutory requirements.
• Analyze financial reports, identify discrepancies, and implement process improvements and system upgrades to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
• Participate in the organization’s overall budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy.

Engagement: Persuade

• Collaborate with program staff, development, sub-grantee managers, HR, and Administration on finance-related initiatives.
• Present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences clearly and persuasively.
• Provide training and technical assistance to internal teams on financial best practices.
• Partner with global staff to ensure smooth financial operations and consistent support across regions.
• Influence improvements in accounting, finance, and internal control practices and systems organization-wide.

Delivery: Adapt Project Cycle

• Supervise assigned accounting and finance staff within designated geographies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including investment activities and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage external audits and regulatory filings for assigned entities.
• Ensure timely processing of bills, payroll postings, deposits, and ACH payments.
• Maintain accounting schedules, contracts, and sub-grant documentation.

Substantive Knowledge

• Demonstrated expertise in accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), account reconciliations, payroll processing, and sub-grantee management.
• Deep understanding of international finance, intercompany transactions, and currency conversions.
• Strong working knowledge of SageIntacct, and financial compliance protocols across multiple jurisdictions.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to provide actionable financial insights to varied audiences.
• Adept at cross-cultural collaboration and professional interaction with global teams.
• Able to document and present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Execution Skills

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational and project management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying problems, proposing solutions, and leading change management.

Targeted Specialized Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a global or nonprofit setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
• Experience overseeing audits, preparing statutory filings, and implementing financial systems or technology solutions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

At Equality Now, we offer a competitive salary aligned with global pay parity principles. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience, professional background, location, and the UN Cost of Living index, which adjusts salaries to maintain an equitable standard of living across regions. The range below reflects the salary for this position in the UK (metro and non-metro), though final compensation may vary based on cost-of-living adjustments and exchange rate fluctuations at the time of hire.

The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications/certifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit: https://equalitynow.applytojob.com/ and submit a resume/CV, cover letter.

Deadline for applications is June 6th, 2025

Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equality Now is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equality Now employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

We welcome all kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the basis of ability, in accordance with all country and location specific laws.

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