Director, Finance and Operations, Civil Society Resilience

Pact seeks a Finance and Operations Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Cambodia Civil Society Resilience (CSR) Activity. CSR will seek to support the work of civil society and grassroots organizers, across all sectors, engaged in advancing reform and inclusive development. This is anticipated to be a five-year activity; the position will be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This position is contingent upon award.

The Finance and Operations Director is accountable for all aspects of the project’s financial and accounting management and for providing support to all technical, program, and operations departments. The Director will ensure that the program operates within the approved budget and is compliant with US Government cost principles under 2 CFR 200. This position is contingent upon award.

The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are:

• Ensure overall operational contract compliance for the implementation of the project, including oversight, safety and security, and compliance.
• Ensure required approvals are obtained and funds expended are compliant with applicable donor regulations, award-specific requirements, and Pact policies.
• Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support the implementation of the project.
• In partnership with Pact DC departments, initiate, develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the finance and compliance program and its related activities and to promote cost efficiency and compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper financial documentation and reporting, establish, and provide direction and management of project funds.
• Oversee the development, management, and complete life cycle of a variety of possible procurement mechanisms, including but not limited to purchase orders, contracts, and other related items.
• In coordination with Pact DC, as appropriate, be responsible for managing the project budgets, quarterly forecasting, tracking project spending and preparing financial reports and notifications for submission to USAID.
• Develop, implement, and adjust when required the project's safety and security strategy and protocols, and serves as the point of contact for the person in charge of security for any issue related to security reports and procedures.
• Mentor and supervise finance, operations, and other staff.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completed.
• Facilitate nimble programmatic responses to changing circumstances, in line with CSR’s CLA approach.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completed.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance or Accounting or equivalent plus 9+ years of relevant experience OR a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or Accounting and 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial compliance and progressive supervisory work experience directly supervising administrative, finance and/or operations staff.
• Minimum of 9+ years’ experience managing finances and administration activities on donor-funded projects of a similar size, scope, and complexity.  Experience working on USAID-funded projects is required.
• Demonstrable experience with management and/or administration for USAID-funded projects of a similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in activity financial management, including financial controls and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, budgeting, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers and sub-recipients.
• Strong knowledge of USG assistance and policies/procedures, and understanding of USAID financial monitoring and reporting, auditing, and controls. 
• Fluency in Khmer; strong proficiency in English.

• Experience managing USAID contracts/agreements with an applied conflict-sensitive approach.
• Willingness to travel within the country as needed.
• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Southeast Asia.