Position Location: El Salvador 

Background: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.   

Project Summary: The USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity will aim to support local governance in municipal consolidation, municipal financial sustainability, citizen engagement, improved service delivery (including safety and security) and address climate change and urbanization challenges. 

Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Director of Finance for the anticipated USAID-funded El Salvador Local Governance Activity. The Director of Finance will manage administrative, financial, and procurement processes in compliance with donor rules and regulations. S/he will design, implement, and supervise adherence to financial policy, budgets, and internal control measures. S/he will develop and implement financial and personnel procedures in compliance with Creative and donor policies; oversee the compliant management of any grants fund; manage payroll; draft periodic and annual reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; support the development of documentation and written materials relating to the project; and respond to inquiries on the status of financial information. The Director of Finance will track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field offices and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses. S/he will ensure funds’ availability and verify that all procurement actions are compliant with Creative’s financial management guidelines prior to payments. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures; 
• Ensure that the project meets all donor contractual requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations; 
• Liaise between Creative Associates' field and headquarters offices; 
• Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses; 
• Participate in budget planning and realignments as required; 
• Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data; 
• Work closely with field-based subcontractors to ensure budgets, projections, and invoices are completed according to Creative/USAID policies and procedures; 
• Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures; 
• Maintain project financial and contractual files; 
• Develop financial procedures manual; 
• Provide financial management and systems training for project staff; 
• Prepare the requisite financial documents and vouchers; 
• Draft quarterly and annual financial reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; and 
• Complete monthly field expense reports 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 10 years of experience working in senior financial management positions; 
• Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations; 
• Master's degree in a finance‐related field; an additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree; 
• Fluency in English required. Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required.  

Position contingent upon donor funding.   

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.   

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.