Job Summary
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), an international non-profit, research organization with over 400+ employees worldwide and an annual budget of USD 100+ million, seeks a Controller for its Finance and Administration Division. The Controller will be responsible for directing the financial and accounting activities of the Institute and establishing fiscal policies and procedures. The Controller, through Board appointment, serves as Treasurer to the Board of Trustees.
This is a two-year, full-time, exempt, renewable appointment based in IFPRIโs headquarters in Washington, DC and involves international travel, particularly to developing countries.
Essential Duties
Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
Financial Management: Develops and implements financeโrelated procedures and systems; monitors overall financial status of the Institute; informs senior management of financial issues and operational risks; takes a proactive role in maintaining the financial management information system and overall risk management.
Budgets and Contracts Activities: Responsible for development of the Instituteโs annual budget; monitors actual revenues and expenses against the approved budget; interacts with CGIAR on financial aspects of CGIAR-wide programs; ensures donor reporting and requirements are satisfied. Accounting Activities: Oversees payroll, and disbursement; develops, implements and monitors an effective system of internal control over Instituteโs assets and financial activities; ensures timely and accurate financial reporting; and oversees preparation of all required corporate tax returns; work with inโcountry Finance and Administration Coordinators to develop financial reporting systems and sound financial practices; supervise the review and processing of field office financial reports. Cash and investment Management: Responsible for timely collection and disbursement of funds and management of investments within the parameters of the IFPRI Board approved investment policy. Financial Reporting: Prepares periodic reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and Director General; prepares formal financial status reports to the Board of Trustees and CGIAR System Office; ensures the provision of timely information to project leaders for project management purposes; provides Unit Directors and Department Heads with information to assist them in financial management; responsible for disseminating financial information to government agencies, donors and other interested parties. Audit: Serves as the primary liaison with external auditors for annual audit; coordinates with independent auditors to ensure that the annual audit is conducted efficiently and statements are produced timely. Interact with internal audit unit on audit activities. Supervision: Overall responsibility for supervision of Finance staff; ensure staff is adequately trained. Inter-Center Collaboration: Participate in initiatives among CGIAR Centers to harmonize finance and administrative activities.Required Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, plus eighteen years of relevant professional experience or a masterโs degree in the disciplines listed above, plus fifteen years of relevant professional experience. At least 8 years of experience at a management and supervisory level preferably in a nonโprofit, research, international, university or government contracting environment. Senior level experience with grants and contracts administration. Demonstrated experience with project-based accounting in multiple cost center/allocation environment: advanced spreadsheet skills required. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally. Strong analytical, problemโsolving, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate/interact professionally with a multiculturally diverse group of employees/teams/colleagues, across all staff and management levels.Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Employee may sit at a computer screen for long periods. Employee may lift up to 10 pounds in the course of normal duties. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform such activities as reading data, performing calculations, and preparing written documents.IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. The Institute conducts research, communicates results, optimizes partnerships, and builds capacity to ensure sustainable food production, promote healthy food systems, improve markets and trade, transform agriculture, build resilience, and strengthen institutions and governance. IFPRI collaborates with partners around the world, including development implementers, public institutions, the private sector, and farmersโ organizations. IFPRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization.
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this job requisition is between $135,400 โ $165,900. In determining your salary, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits: IFPRI is committed to providing our staff members with valuable and competitive benefits, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. This position is eligible for health insurance coverage and a summary of our benefits can be found on our website. Please note that the listed benefits are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US-based employees who work at least 25 hours per week.
IFPRI Washington D.C. has a hybrid work environment that allows staff members a minimum of two days (preference for 3 days) in-office work and the remaining two to three days remote work.
To Apply:
External Applicants: Click on the following link to access the Controller applications:
https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IFPRI&cws=43&rid=3679