Location: Washington, DC or Portland, Oregon US (open to international applicants – location subject to review and approval)

Valid unrestricted work authorization in the country in which you will be based (United States) is required at the time of application for this position.

Position Status: Full-time, Exempt, Regular

Salary Level: US: Starting salary for this role is $142,500 - $180,500 commensurate on experience, based on local benchmark for candidates outside of the United States.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.

The Program / Department /

The Global International Finance (IF) Department plays a key role in supporting the financial operations in Mercy Corps’ country programs by working collaboratively with country finance staff and providing guidance in grant management, budgeting, accounting and other financial functions in accordance with Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations. The Global IF Department ensures the timely, complete and accurate reporting of financial information from Mercy Corps’ country offices and is responsible for ensuring that all financial reporting requirements to donors are met in a timely and accurate way. The Global IF Department works closely and collaboratively with HQ Program Department in support of country program objectives, Regional teams, country office senior leadership, the agency’s ethics and Internal Audit teams, HQ Corporate Finance, Grants and Contracts team, Cost and Pricing team, , Financial Planning and Analysis, and Treasury Departments in support of corporate financial functions.

The Position

The Vice President of International Finance provides strategic direction, vision, and leadership to the Global HQ International Finance team across MCE/MCG and MCNL, giving guidance and oversight to areas that include: setting annual departmental goals, managing departmental budgets and special projects. Manage the Senior Director of Cost and Pricing, helping lead all new business proposals across the Agency Represent Global HQ IF at the Board’s Audit Committee and Finance and Investment Committee meetings, and supervising International Finance Regional Directors, Global Accounting Director, Global Training Director and Director of International Finance, Europe.

Essential Responsibilities

STRATEGY AND VISION

Oversee the Global International Finance department in support of the agency’s strategic direction and the needs of country teams by prioritizing and organizing departmental work plans, resources and identifying appropriate performance metrics.
Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
Support the CFO in implementing the agency costing project to adjust the indirect cost structure and NICRA rate for USAID across MC’s entities in MCG/MCE and MCNL. This would include support CAS compliance for future USAID contracts.

DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT

Provide direct and indirect oversight of the Global International Finance Department through supervision of the International Finance Regional Directors, Global Accounting Director, Global Training Director, and Director of International Finance, Europe. and the setting of departmental goals.
Ensure the department is a knowledgeable resource to country teams and HQ staff on issues related to grants management, donor specific audits, proposal development, and reporting.
Ensure department and agency goals are clearly communicated, and the team is working to support the agency as a whole.
Analyze the agency’s support needs of the department and articulate departmental resource needs to meet these agency demands.
Manage and administer departmental and special project budgets.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary.
Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
Contribute to department team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Provide oversight to ensure the proper set-up of financial operations in new Mercy Corps country offices to comply with internal and external policies and procedures. Coordinate withthe Grants and Contracts team , Corporate Finance, Legal,Programs and HR teams as appropriate.
Analyze and problem-solve financial risk management for complex projects and programs.
Create a strong business partnership between regional offices and country office senior leadership.
Engage with country teams on the Internal Audit process to track findings and ensure country team resolution of financial findings and recommendations.
Report on the status of Internal Audit Report Action Plans and ensure that Internal Audit Action Plan Review Teams are reviewing and responding timely to Internal Audit Action Plans.
Point of contact for the single audit and manage the yearly single audit in close coordination and collaboration with corporate finance.
Ensure information required for other annual filings, such as the 990, is available and provided timely.
Support donor specific financial audits conducted by the OIG or similar entity
Oversee the Financial Management of Contracts and grants across the agency
Oversee the cost and pricing function of new business development for proposal budgeting and strategic pricing of proposals

REPRESENTATION

Oversee and participate in the design and review of new policies and procedures.
Serve as a member of the agency’s financial accounting system (Navigator) management team.
Promote and facilitate effective communication and teamwork between the Global HQ International Finance team, HQ Program Department, Corporate Finance, Mercy Corps Europe Finance and the ethics team.
Notify HQ Executive Team (CFO, COO, CPO, CECO, GC, VP Program) on a timely basis of actual or potential financial and/or compliance deficiencies.
Represent Global International Finance at the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee and Finance and Investment Committee meetings.

Supervisory Responsibility

International Finance Regional Directors, Global Accounting Director, Global Training and Director of International Finance, Europe, Senior Director Cost and Pricing..

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Chief Financial Officer

Works Directly With:

Global International Finance team members
Senior Finance Leadership including Corporate Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Grants and contracts,, Europe Finance leadership, Global Procurement & Logistics, and Internal Audit
Regional Program Directors, Senior Director - Programs, Human Resources, Ethics, Regional Program Team, Country Finance Managers, and Country Directors

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

**Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

MA/S or equivalent in finance, accounting or relevant field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
7+ years of experience with not-for-profit fund accounting including knowledge of rules and regulations governing the compliance/regulatory management of grants and contracts from the US Government (i.e., USAID, USDA, BPRM) and other agencies (i.e., UN, EC) is required.
10+ years of progressive financial management experience in a medium to large organization, including responsibility for budgeting, financial management, accounting and financial decision-making is required.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, accounting systems, budget development and administration is required.
Effective leadership and mentoring skills imperative, with strong liaison and “translation” skills to non-financial departments.
Effective verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational and prioritization skills as well as staff management and leadership abilities are required.
Proven ability to successfully communicate project purposes, goals and objectives and initiate and maintain positive relationships with country teams, program staff and donor agencies is required.
Demonstrated experience hiring, coaching, developing, inspiring, mentoring, and supervising a large staff.
Employment overseas and experience working for an NGO with USAID is preferred.

Success Factors

The successful team member will have an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of team members and colleagues. They must have the ability to analyze complex situations and the financial and operational risks that impact the agency. They must have a strong understanding of cultural, political and religious environments in the regions. Additionally, successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

Some travel (15%) when permitted to Mercy Corps programs overseas.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.

Covid-19 Vaccine Policy for US-Based Employees

Mercy Corps has determined that, in an effort to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all Mercy Corps employees working in the United States, all U.S.-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of prior COVID-19 infection status. This policy is necessary to ensure not only the safety of our workforce, but the ongoing functionality of the organization.

This policy will be revised as needed to comply with federal, state, and local requirements, and to respond to changing guidance from public health authorities.

For new employees this requirement goes into effect within 10 business days of employment. Team members that travel are expected to comply with host-country requirements, including vaccinations. Failure to comply may impact your employment. Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided.