Location: This position is open to applicants located in North America between the US Pacific and Eastern Time Zones (UTC-7 to UTC-4), with a preference for applicants in the PDT (UTC-7) and CDT (UTC-6) time zones for operational purposes.
Employment: This position is a 4-month, fixed-term position. (Note: In some cases, if you are selected, your employer of record may be a third-party entity acting on behalf of Medical Teams International for employment purposes.)
The Interim Financial Accountant & Business Advisor contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by providing senior level accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business advisory support. This role develops financial metrics, forecasts, cost models, and decision support tools; contributes to month end close, financial statement integrity, and annual budgeting; and ensures work aligns with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable accounting standards. The Interim Financial Accountant & Business Advisor collaborates across teams to provide reliable financial information and strengthen organizational decision making.
Medical Teams International Calling:
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility, thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Contribute to the financial planning and analysis process for the finance department, including financial reporting, creating various financial metrics and dashboards, and scenario and predictive modeling.
- Prepare indirect cost rate calculations and create cost models for different business units.
- Develop metrics pertaining to departmental efficiencies, cost, labor optimization, revenue, etc.
- Create presentations providing insightful analysis, identifying required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made.
- Identify and research discrepancies and variances to forecast, budget, and prior year expenses, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Review, analyze, and distribute financial reports to budget holders and support interpretation of financial results.
- Prepare month end executive financial reports, analysis, presentation, and discussion materials.
Budget
- Oversee and coordinate data collection and input feeding into the global budget process.
- Provide guidance and maintain templates for budget holders, budget models for decision making, prior year analysis, current year projections plus providing budget system support and training
- Reconcile budget revisions and manage budgets in the ERP system. Input department budgets into the ERP system.
Accounting and Business Support
- Monitor month end and year end close activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial information is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
- Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Complete special accounting related projects and reports.
- Support cash management processes, forecasting and funding needs, bank balances, and treasury management to ensure the proper balancing of working capital and reserves.
- Maintain strong documentation practices to support transparency, audit readiness, and institutional knowledge.
Other Duties
- Advise and support external reporting as needed.
- Prepare schedules in support of the annual Form 990 tax return as needed.
- Provide support to the VP of Finance/CFO, Controller, Director of Financial Control and Performance, and/or other Finance staff when necessary.
- Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Minimum of 6 years’ progressively increasing accounting experience and responsibilities
- Prior experience working with Human Resource/Payroll Data Software (Paycom, Unit4, etc.)
- Prior experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred:
- Experience in nonprofit, international, humanitarian, or grant funded environments
- Advanced finance software experience including Unit 4, NetSuite, or other accounting platforms
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, and corporate financial reporting standards
- Knowledge of core accounting processes, including accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, month end close, and related documentation
- Familiarity with accounting systems, ERP platforms, data integrity practices, internal controls, audit preparation, and compliance requirements
- Understanding of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, grants, donor restricted funding, Form 990 support, and financial policy requirements
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, financial modeling, data manipulation, data visualization, and analysis from multiple data sources
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Office 365
- Experience using finance and accounting systems such as CRM, NetSuite, Great Plains, Unit4, or similar platforms
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Abilities:
- Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, leaders, and external stakeholders
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly, use Medical Teams’ digital tools, and support skills transfer for colleagues involved in related business processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to provide excellent service, address complex matters, and implement and communicate changes clearly
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent use of computers, databases and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
- Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computers.
- Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey, and express oneself.
- Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
- Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
- The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.
BENEFITS
The following information outlines typical benefits available for U.S. based fixed-term employees, working 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible work schedule options
- Life insurance & AD&D
- Generous vacation time, sick leave, and up to 12 paid holidays per year
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here.
Salary Range: Likely hiring range is US$78k-US$90k. Job offers are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. Salary ranges listed apply to U.S.-based candidates. Compensation for candidates located outside the United States will be determined based on an international compensation range, which may differ from U.S. salary ranges.
