Director, US Accounting & Operations

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Commuter benefits

Retirement options

Paid leave

Public holidays

Spiritual formation

Staff care resources

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) seeks a Director of US Accounting & Operations to provide strategic oversight of US accounting and operations. The role reports to the Assistant Controller, Global Finance, and supports compliance, reporting, and internal controls for IJM’s US footprint.

The position is hybrid (onsite 2 days/week in Washington, DC) or remote for non-local candidates, and requires right-to-work in the US.

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA or advanced degree in accounting preferred but not required.
• 8–10 years of experience as an accounting or audit manager, including five+ years in an international development environment and at least three years supervising teams.
• Superior knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Experience with electronic financial systems and mid-level Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of accountants and payroll staff and drive collaboration and development.
• Lead US month-end and year-end close with reconciliations for the US entity.
• Oversee US statutory and tax filings and 1099/W-2 processes and tax registrations.
• Support Form 990 filings and external audits with Global Finance.
• Act as primary finance contact for US operations and for IJM leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

GAAP knowledge

IRS compliance

Education

CPA license or advanced degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) seeks a Director of US Accounting & Operations to provide strategic oversight of US accounting and operations. The role reports to the Assistant Controller, Global Finance, and supports compliance, reporting, and internal controls for IJM’s US footprint.

The position is hybrid (onsite 2 days/week in Washington, DC) or remote for non-local candidates, and requires right-to-work in the US.