El Salvador Local Governance Solutions Activity 

Finance Manager 

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 Solutions 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 Finance Manager to (1) ensure contractual requirements are met, based on USAID policies and procedures; (2) develop and implement financial procedures in compliance with Creative and USAID policies and procedures; (3) oversee procurement actions, activity execution, subcontracts, and consulting agreements consistent with USAID and Creative procedures; and (4) provide financial training and guidance to program staff and partners. 

Reporting & Supervision: The Finance Manager will report to the Chief of Party (COP) and will supervise the Finance Assistant. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that the program meets all USAID contractual requirements and compliance with USAID policies and regulations.  

• Provide financial oversight, including the maintenance and monitoring of the program budget.  

• Manage financial systems and files and maintain Creative’s online accounting system. 

• Liaise between Creative’s field and headquarters offices regarding all program financial matters and all internal or external audit requests, as needed.  

• Process check requests and wire transfer requests for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements.  

• Review and process invoices and in-field fee payments in accordance with Creative accounting procedures and contract policies.  

• Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures.  

• Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting, and review of program expenses.  

• Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial program activities, and maintaining current program expense data.   

• Draft quarterly and annual financial reports on financial status of program expenses and budget information and forward to F&C for review and approval by the Controller.  

• Prepare monthly field expense reports and report monthly expenses to headquarters.  

• Provide COP with program’s current financial status.   

• Provide financial management and systems training for program staff.  

• Travel to field office as necessary and provide oversight to field office financial systems and processes. 

• Provide training and guidance to grantees, local partners, and beneficiaries, as needed. 

• Review and approve the financial close-out of program activities, and verify documentation and information is complete.  

• Manage VAT exemptions and reimbursements with the Government of El Salvador.  

• Ensure program compliance with tax filing and financial reporting requirements in El Salvador, as required.   

• Other duties as assigned.  

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Required BA degree in a relevant field (finance, accounting, business, etc.), MA degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. At least 6 years of general work experience is required.  

• Experience managing the finances for a program of similar size.  

• Experience with USAID program finances and budgeting (preferred) or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies.  

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. 

• Must have existing work authorization for El Salvador.  

• Fluency in English required. Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required. 

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

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