ECODIT is an international development firm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally and socially responsible development around the world. We provide technical assistance services ranging from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to design and implementation of long-term multi-million-dollar projects. Since its founding in 1993, ECODIT has provided professional services through more than 250 projects/contracts to diverse clients in more 50+ countries. Building on our track record of success, we have continuously expanded the depth and breadth of our expertise in the water, energy, environment, and governance sectors.

Responsibilities

Budget

• Manage the annual budget process for the company including, but not limited to working with technical project teams and operations support teams (finance, contracts, HR) to develop annual corporate budgets; providing budget and financial management data, reports, and guidance to project and operations support teams; maintaining the integrity of the budget and personnel data within the budgeting system and general ledger; and, preparing budget reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Provide collaborative leadership and analytical support in planning and organizing annual and multi-year budget development and serve as the primary resource on matters pertaining to budget planning and monitoring.  Collaborate with the SLT, project managers/directors, and operations team managers to set budget goals, targets, and constraints.
• Respond to budget-related requests from SLT and team managers/directors.  Support project managers in monitoring contract budgets against spending, pipeline analysis, budget realignment, regular project financial reporting, etc.
• Analyze financial information and identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period (quarterly and annually).  Monitor, analyze and evaluate the financial situation of the company against budgets and provisional indirect rates.
• Prepare corporate financial statements and provide relevant financial information quarterly and annually to the Finance Director for presentation to SLT.
• Lead the preparation and submission to USAID of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP).  Support the Finance Director in coordinating the ICP audits and responses to the auditors’ requests and questions.
• Support the Finance Director in the design and implementation of financial systems that meet the growing needs of the company, including revising or updating the accounting policies and procedures and upgrading or overhauling the company’s financial systems or technologies, as necessary.
• Manage the USAID Letter of Credit for grants under contract, including timely reporting to the required government agencies.
• Review and prepare, as needed, the monthly corporate subledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Review monthly Project and Loss by Job report.  Ensure that expenses are recorded in the correct accounts and / or project codes.  Coordinate with project accountants in recording any adjustments, if any.
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with other, relevant organizations and businesses concerning issues, policies and practices relevant to the financial management, accounting, and budgeting functions.
• Suggest and perform other duties as assigned to contribute to continuous improvement and the sustainable growth of the company.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. 
• In-depth exposure to government contracting and international development.  Strong understanding of government contract accounting and cost principles.
• At least 7 years of experience performing the core finance and budgeting functions described above.
• Ability to create and manage corporate and project budgets.  Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis.
• Thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies.
• Proven ability to handle and manage multiple tasks, duties, responsibilities and shifting timelines, while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ECODIT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at  recruiter@ecodit.com. Please reference the position in your email.

ECODIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. ECODIT is an E-Verify and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.