Financial Reporting Manager

The Organization and Role
About Access Now
Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors to bring a human rights agenda to the use, development, and governance of digital technologies, and to intervene where technologies adversely impact our human rights. By combining direct technical support, strategic advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.
About this role
The Financial Reporting Manager implements finance, accounting and reporting activities, and assists in the day-to-day finance operations of Access Now’s global budget of approximately $15 million. They function as a senior financial analyst supporting the key objectives of Access Now by ensuring that the Organization has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation, and leads for exceptional audit results.
The Financial Reporting Manager works closely with the global Finance Team, program leaders and team members, to educate on finance and accounting procedures, and to explore how the Finance Team can support program operations. The Financial Reporting Manager reports through the Financial Controller.
What you will do
As Financial Reporting Manager you will drive and support activities that span our global finance functions, with varying duties specific to the financial operations of our Costa Rica, Europe, and/or US finance centers. Duties will include, and not be limited to:
Own/Produce monthly, quarterly, yearly combined Financial Statements and Analysis including revenue recognition, net assets and deferred revenue analysis
Assisting with budgeting processes
Prepare audit schedules and provide support for audit activities
Update and project cash flows
Review and recommend internal controls and processes
Perform other duties as assigned such as implementation of systems
Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, organizational policies, and relevant legal regulations
Partner with regional accountants across global regions to review local financial statements
Assist in regional accounting and payroll as needed
Lead in research of financial strategies
Assist in global implementation of the annual RightsCon summit series, if needed
Skills, education, and mindset you will bring
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP (ASC 958) accounting standards and principles related to contributions and grants
At least five years experience in financial planning and analysis
Demonstrated budgeting, internal controls, and audit experience
Fluency in English required
Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems, with advanced Excel (Pivot, Sumifs and Vlookup function) and Google Sheets expertise
Netsuite experience in financial reports, budgets and analysis
Multi-Currency experience other than USD
Strong financial reporting experience, along with the ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, and to work well in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Strong analytical thinking, attention to details and problem-solving skills
Fluency in another language relevant to Access Now; e.g. Arabic, French, or Spanish is helpful
Appropriate education and work preparation for the role, with bachelor and/or master degree equivalent in finance, accounting, or a related field, preferred
The Details
Location
This is a full-time position, with preference for our Costa Rica office. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces.
Remuneration
Access Now offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that align competitively with locations and regions around the world. Location-specific examples of initial placement within the salary range for this role include:
$4760.00 USD gross monthly (Costa Rica)
Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:
Work-life balance...including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
Professional development and growth opportunities
Extensive workplace flexibility
Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs
Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)
How to Apply

Employment type
Full-Time basis

Work arrangement
Yes