Chemonics International Inc Looking for Sr. Accounting Manager, Connexi at Washington, DC  Full Time

Connexi provides flexible, cost-effective supply chain services and solutions through a technology-enabled platform and world-class talent. A subsidiary of Chemonics International, it brings together the best in commercial supply chain expertise and Chemonics’ 45-plus years of international development experience. We established Connexi to serve a broader set of supply chain clients and needs through a cost effective and customizable menu of services because we believe people everywhere deserve reliable and ready access to health, education, and other critical commodities. By working with public and private sector clients, Connexi supports quality supply chains that get commodities to them, when and where they are needed.

Connexi seeks a senior Accounting Manager with Government contracting experience. Highly skilled professional who has previous experience in a similar role is strongly desired. A minimum of 5 years’ experience as accounting senior/manager for a federal Government contractor or government contracting accounting firm is required; additional private sector accounting experience preferred. Experience in Government Contracts and cost accounting in the following types of contracts: Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Competitive, CPFF, T&M, Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Rates. Experience in the USAID contracting environment is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• • Reports to Sr. Director, Finance and Accounting and works under their supervision
  • Serves as deputy to Sr. Director, Finance and Accounting, representing them and serving as Acting in their absence.
  • Maintains Accounting systems as Accounting Manager for US Government and other client contracts.
  • Prepares and presents financials and associated reports.
  • Manages the A/R, A/P, P/R, general ledger, Chart of Accounts, and collection function.
  • Hands on manager and able to work harmoniously with team members and staff in other parts of the company and enterprise.
  • Good knowledge of general accounting principles and practices with a solid knowledge of Government accounting.
  • Maintains accounting procedures and controls and monthly accounting calendar
  • Prepares client invoices for review and submission to clients
  • Performs duties consistent with full understanding of Connexi and parent company requirements, policies and procedures, tools, quality standards, and broader Connexi internal and external client strategic goals
  • Provides internal and external clients with clear, complete explanations of accounting practices
  • Approaches problem solving collectively with senior staff and internal and external clients to achieve a mutually beneficial result
  • Participates in the development of the department’s strategic plans, training materials and tools
  • Effectively trains and mentors staff on Connexi tools and systems
  • Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned staff. Ensures that staff receives regular constructive performance feedback, prompt resolution of problems, and time and opportunity to grow professionally
  • Defines team roles and responsibilities clearly and concisely, promotes strategies for effective teamwork and leadership development, and cultivates collaborative working relationships across the company
  • Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation and exceeding expectations
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Accounting Manager with a government contractor or government contracting accounting firm – required (or Controller experience acceptable)
  • Government contract accounting experience – required; FAR knowledge, Cost accounting standards – preferred; private sector experience, including development and use of commercial rates structure, preferred
  • Experience on USAID, contracting environment is plus
  • Experience using project accounting software is a must
  • Cost plus, FFP, and T&M Contracts experience – required
  • Experience with hands on preparation and review of incurred cost submissions and forward pricing rates
  • Financial Statement preparation experience preferred
  • Corporate reporting/consolidations experience a plus
  • Ability to solve technical, managerial or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with team members to solve problems and create processes and tool
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings.
  • Experience working in a startup environment preferred
  • Experience working for a company with a global presence preferred
  • Ability to travel and work abroad, including in less developed countries, for 2 to 4 weeks a year
  • Prior Supervisory experience preferred
  • Prior experience as an auditor preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar discipline

Applications Instructions:

Apply by November 25, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

COVID-19 Recruitment Information
Chemonics International is continuously monitoring COVID-19 activity around the world. The health and wellbeing of our staff and potential candidates is of the utmost importance to us and we continue to offer virtual interviews for all on-going recruits. On-boarding for new staff is offered in hybrid format through our Washington, D.C. and London, UK offices to accommodate remote workers.

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Chemonics requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated.