Senior Finance and Operations Manager

Job Description

Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking Senior Finance and Operations Manager to support our USAID Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) contract.

The incumbent will be matrixed to support multiple Jefferson projects under the USAID portfolio in a finance and operations role.

The incumbent will report to the portfolio’s Finance and Operations Director, with dotted line reporting to the Project Directors of the projects that s / he serves.

This role will be remote with occasional in-person meetings with USAID or project staff.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence.

Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths.

Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued.

Join us at Jefferson Consulting Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Responsibilities :

Work closely with the USAID Portfolio Finance and Operations Director, the USAID Portfolio Leader and designated USAID contract Project Managers to support finance and, as needed, operations functions of each USAID contract.

Build relationships and work with government points-of-contact in DC and abroad, including serving as a key liaison on operational, finance and accounting matters.

Oversee operations, budgeting, financial management, financial reporting, subcontract management and procurements.

Manage the finance and operations for projects, including staff on-boarding; management of consultants; travel logistics management for TDYs;

financial tracking of expenses, particularly mission activities and preparation of the monthly invoicing process; and office administration.

Provide guidance and capacity building to subcontractors / grantees on USAID compliance requirements and required finance and operations systems to meet USG / USAID requirements.

Manage all budgeting, financial reporting (including reporting disaggregated by either a job-costing basis or multiple funding sources, as requested by the COR), analysis / forecasting for multiple individual funding sources and their various budget components, monitoring and tracking labor costs, and pipeline tracking and reporting.

Support project activities related to capacity strengthening for new and non-traditional partners.

Serve as a key liaison with Jefferson HR, office administration / IT, finance, and legal staff.

Manage in-country support (banking, visas, housing, shipping, etc.) for long-term staffing.

Manage security clearance process for staff members.

Ensure staff take all mandatory USAID training.

Apply acquisition / procurement expertise to assist customers, as needed, and provide oversight of the team’s efforts.

Manage program budget and obligations, provide updates to Project Managers

Manage subcontracts and consulting agreements

Prepare financial progress reports, financial reporting deliverables and other project communication materials for submission to USAID.

Report on project status in internal and client meetings.

Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Master’s Degree with at least 10 years of expereince or Bachelor's Degree with 12 years

Experience providing or supervising financial and accounting services for US Government funded programs, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements and government policies.

Proven expertise in finance, compliance, accounting, auditing, budget forecasting and management, and operations.

Demonstrated knowledge of the USAID ADS, the FTR, the FAR, the Department of State Standardized Regulations and the FAM / FAH.

Holds or is able to obtain a SECRET clearance or Facility Access clearance.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite of services.

Strong organizational, communication, writing and analytical skills to effectively interact with USAID program and contracting officials.

Attention to detail, high standards of excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.

Cross cultural fluency and a demonstrated respect for diversity and inclusion in decision making and leadership responsibilities.

Ability to travel to Jefferson’s office, USAID / Washington, and USAID Missions worldwide.

Work authorization or employment eligibility in the US.

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience / Abilities :

USAID / international operations experience.

Experience with JAMIS or similar accounting system.

Experience in capacity strengthening of new or non-traditional partners.

Benefit Overview :

Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan Match

Competitive Annual Leave Package

Education Reimbursement

Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Domestic and Global Health Insurance

Floating Holidays

Wellness Program

Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status or any category protected by law.

About Jefferson Consulting Group

Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email : [email protected]