Senior Manager

Summary

Join Equality Now as a Senior Manager of Global Finance and Accounting, overseeing the financial operations of Equality Now and its international entities. Manage general ledger activities, ensure compliance with international standards, and participate in budgeting and financial strategy. Collaborate with program staff and other departments on finance-related initiatives, present financial information, and provide training. Supervise accounting and finance staff, prepare financial reports, manage audits, and ensure timely processing of payments. Maintain accounting schedules and documentation. This role requires expertise in accounting principles, international finance, and financial systems, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Salary for reference: Metro (London) £65,523 - £81,904, non-metro - £53,531 - £66,914
• 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
• Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer