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The Association for Asian Studies, a global non-profit academic association, is seeking a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We offer an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 403(B) retirement plan, paid vacation/sick time and holidays.

Job Description:

The CFO is responsible for all facets of the Association’s financial reporting and accounting. You will report directly to the Executive Director and oversee the work of a staff Accountant. We are looking for someone with an exceptional work ethic, experience in the non-profit sector, and excellent communication skills to work effectively with both our in-office staff and our international members. The ideal candidate will be able to work in our Ann Arbor office although we will consider a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and monitor procedures for internal controls regarding cash receipts, deposits, payments, and account coding/distribution
• Reconcile investment activity, employee receivable activity, and all bank account activity
• Reclassify/ allocate monthly expenses, fees, salaries, benefits, secretariat expenses, and joint publication costs to appropriate programs, councils, and committees for tax return and audit
• Prepare semi-annual AAS budget schedules and explanations of revenue and spending trends, variances from budget, and future budget projections for all areas of the AAS operations
• Research all budget categories and determine future projected spending based upon historical patterns and known changes/new programs/situations
• Responsible for all Financial Statement preparation/reporting to inside and outside groups
• Ensure all non-profit corporation administration & legal compliance reporting
• Complete all annual audit responsibilities – prepare all auditor communications, audit schedules and financial reports, ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements
• Educate and provide support to all AAS Council Chairs/members as to financial, procedural and reporting issues; ensure annual/bi-annual council minutes are received and financial decisions are enacted as instructed
• Responsible for all external and internal grant financial administration and reporting

Qualifications:

• Accounting Degree and minimum 4 years related work experience
• Prior leadership role in an accounting department preferred
• Experience and desire to work in the non-profit sector a plus
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; prior experience working with international people/organizations a plus
• Outstanding Microsoft Office skills and accounting software experience necessary

A cover letter and current resume are required when applying for this position.

Application Process:

• To apply, email hvfinchum@asianstudies.org and staci@mi-hr.com with ‘AAS CFO’ in the subject line and include:
  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and why you feel you are well-suited to support the Association for Asian Studies’ mission
  • An up-to-date CV
  • The contact details of two professional references