Global Accounting & Statutory Reporting Director

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

DC commuter and parking benefits

Retirement benefit options

Paid leave starting at 23 days

12 holidays

Community spiritual formation

Staff care resources

Job summary

International Justice Mission is seeking a Director, Accounting, Statutory Reporting to lead IJM’s global accounting and external financial reporting activities. This role ensures integrity and timeliness of consolidated statements, directs the annual audit, and oversees IRS Form 990 and NICRA submissions.

The position requires a CPA, 8+ years in accounting/audit, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Hybrid work in DC area; VISA sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible accounting, audit, global consolidation reporting, statutory reporting, or financial reporting experience.
• Experience leading annual financial statement audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Demonstrated experience researching and applying US GAAP accounting guidance.
• Experience with nonprofit financial reporting preferred.
• Experience with Workday Financials preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of FASB standards and technical accounting research.
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Expertise in consolidated financial statement preparation and review.
• Experience with Form 990 reporting requirements.
• Understanding of indirect cost allocation methodologies and NICRA submissions.
• Strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Provide strategic leadership for IJM’s global accounting and external financial reporting function, ensuring excellence in stewardship, accountability, and compliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen financial reporting quality, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and global consolidation practices.
• Supervise, develop, and coach accounting staff while providing technical guidance across global finance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and reduce audit burden across the organization.
• Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting: Oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of IJM’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex, unusual, or non-routine transactions.
• Monitor and implement changes in US GAAP, FASB pronouncements, and other applicable accounting standards, including ASC 842 and future requirements.
• Maintain ownership of accounting policies, reporting governance, and financial reporting methodologies that support organizational objectives.
• Audit, Compliance & Statutory Reporting: Lead the annual consolidated financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison for external audit activities.
• Direct the preparation and review of IRS Form 990 filings, NICRA submissions, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure year-round audit readiness through effective controls, reconciliations, reporting schedules, and review processes.
• Support organizational compliance with charitable registrations, census reporting, BEA reporting, and other applicable regulatory obligations.
• Maintain ownership of Statement of Functional Expense (SOFE) methodology, functional expense allocations, and reporting governance.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary accounting partner to FP&A, Legal, Regional Finance Directors, International Advancement Offices, country office finance teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and third-party reporting partners to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to evaluate financial reporting implications of organizational initiatives, operating results, emerging risks, and strategic decisions.
• Provide leadership with meaningful analysis and recommendations related to accounting matters, regulatory developments, reporting risks, and compliance requirements.
• Global Reporting Excellence: Strengthen global consolidation processes, reporting controls, and financial transparency across IJM’s international operations.
• Monitor significant financial reporting matters, local statutory audits, and emerging risks across country offices to ensure timely resolution and organizational alignment.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to identify automation opportunities, reporting efficiencies, and process improvements that enhance stewardship outcomes; and
• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Audit leadership

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

International Justice Mission is seeking a Director, Accounting, Statutory Reporting to lead IJM’s global accounting and external financial reporting activities. This role ensures integrity and timeliness of consolidated statements, directs the annual audit, and oversees IRS Form 990 and NICRA submissions.

The position requires a CPA, 8+ years in accounting/audit, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Hybrid work in DC area; VISA sponsorship not available.