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Assistant Director of Finance (Finance)



Salary: Up to $150,000, Commensurate with Experience

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Type: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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POSITION SUMMARY

Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don't just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world's largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 34,000 members in over 170 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

IACP is seeking a talented leader to provide financial oversight for all aspects of reporting and compliance, accounting services, grant accounting and tax compliance. The Assistant Director of Finance will lead the finance staff and is the primary liaison with external auditors.  This individual will foster financial leadership, efficiency, systemization, and discipline throughout the organization.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general direction, manages staff responsible for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, treasury, accounting, financial/grant reporting, facilities and coordination of audits and inquiries by various funding and regulatory agencies.

This position is located in Alexandria, Virginia, you will be required to come to the office 5 days a week for 90 days, then transition to a hybrid schedule, with Mondays and Fridays remote and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the office.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Financial Stewardship and Strategy for Growth

  • Evaluate current practices and policies. Drive continuous improvement;
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement;
  • Work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure organizational decisions, actions and communications are in support of the agreed upon goals;
  • Balance strategic objectives with tactical execution to achieve results;
  • Provide management reporting to highlight risks, opportunities and strategic decisions;
  • Manage the impact of funding decisions, the structure of funding and timing of funding on strategic cash flow analysis for the organization; and
  • Lead in providing solutions and in bridge-building between Finance and other teams. Develop creative solutions while ensuring compliance.

 Financial Reporting and Compliance

  • Prepare financial reporting for IACP senior leadership and the Board of Directors;
  • Monitor the progress of audits and ensure that the finance team is proactively engaging with external auditors during financial audits;
  • Preparation of federal filings ensuring accuracy in required informational reporting; and
  • Establish and implement accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IRS regulations, and IACP standards;

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

 Education:  Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or finance. Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field preferred. CPA required.

  Required Skills And Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years' work experience in leading the accounting for an international nonprofit, with multiple projects and accounting and financial analysis experience;
  • Prior demonstrated experience in building and developing a highly talented and customer-service oriented team that is committed to excellence;
  • Ability to provide leadership to a team of 10+ staff, including indirect (matrixed staff) to ensure productivity, excellence, alignment and professional development;
  • Prior experience in grants accounting and compliance (U.S. federal grants and other international and foundation grants);
  • Not-for-profit accounting experience required;
  • Experience in international finance and compliance; including financial reporting across multiple countries and in a variety of currencies with prior exposure to legal entity accounting and reporting requirements in various countries;
  • Superior knowledge of GAAP and IRS regulations regarding 501 (c) (3) organizations and experience as the lead on general ledger, audit, and tax;
  • Analytical, lateral and linear thinker with good professional judgment;
  • Exceptional oral and written presentation and communication skills;
  • Adaptive, appropriately assertive, highly organized and autonomous;
  • Proficient with various financial systems and demonstrated ability to seek innovative utilization of technology to streamline financial processes; and
  • Experience with AMS systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with a policing profession
  • Experience in a non-profit organization, association, or criminal justice environment
  • Experience or familiarity with operational and administrative aspects of policing

Special Conditions and Work Environment

  • Travel will be required based on job responsibilities.
  • Work takes place primarily in an office environment.
  • Light lifting, bending, and reaching may be required.

Highlights of Employee Benefits

  •  Medical HMO: Free for Employee and Family (Local Employees).
  •  Vision: Free for Employee.
  •  Dental: Offered at a reasonable rate for Employee and Family.
  •  403B: IACP Match - up to 6% - after one year of employment.

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume 

  • The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter. 
  • Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number 
  • The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated 
  • Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review 

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. 

Public Health Compliance: IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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