The Role
Coordinates global accounting operations across 36 overseas entities, advising Area Finance Coordinators on policies, procedures, U.S. GAAP, tax compliance, and financial close activities. Supports audits, IRS filings, regulatory compliance, accounting changes, and maintenance of the global accounting manual. Also contributes to finance leadership initiatives and develops training materials for international accounting staff.
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Job Title
Global Finance CoordinatorLocation
GlobalPosition Type
MemberJob Description
SIL is seeking a Global Finance Coordinator to join SIL’s Global Finance team. This dynamic role partners with another Global Finance Coordinator as a vital liaison to 36 overseas entities and directly supports the Global Administration finance leadership team.The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, a sharp attention to detail, and the capacity to balance multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary accounting consultant and advisor for assigned Area Finance Coordinators.
- Provide guidance and direction to overseas financial operations on policy, procedures, compliance with U.S. GAAP and tax laws, and timely month-end and year-end closings.
- *Serve as an active member of the Global Finance Leaders Team to help shape worldwide accounting policies and procedures.
- Support the year-end closing and annual audit preparation processes.
- Assist with annual IRS filings and regulatory compliance as needed.
- Coordinate global accounting changes driven by GAAP updates, tax changes, and changes in SIL structures, strategies, and policies.
- Collaborate on the development and maintenance of the global accounting manual.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of training materials and resources for international accounting staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Five or more years of accounting experience, preferably nonprofit
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and experience with accounting software, preferably NetSuite
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet established deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Exhibit sound judgment
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar work experience
Weekly Hours
40Skills Required
- Five or more years of accounting experience
- Nonprofit accounting experience
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Experience with accounting software
- Experience with NetSuite
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar work experience
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Sound judgment
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The Company
What We Do
An interdenominational, nonsectarian, 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt, nonprofit mission organization focused on Bible translation, serving as a catalyst in this movement.
