Position Open: Director of Finance

Current Opening

Open Education Global (OEGlobal) is a member-based non-profit organization that brings together educators, leaders, and visionaries to positively shape an open future for education worldwide. It hosts a number of interventions and community development programs that drive and support the creation, adoption, and use of open education resources and practices.

There is a current opening for the position of is the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is an integral member of the OEGlobal core team providing financial advice and input into all OEGlobal affairs. Under the direction and guidance of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is responsible for the accounting and financial management of OEGlobal.

Responsibilities:

General areas of work include but are not limited to:

  • Use Quickbooks and other software to input, organize, track, and retrieve financial information and data.
  • Use computer software programs (e.g., GDrive, Google Docs Google Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to facilitate accounting operations and reporting
  • Schedule and process bank payments related to credit cards, wire transfers, automated clearing house (ACH) transactions, payroll processing, PayPal and other such transactions
  • Invoice, track, and handle communications necessary to ensure payments associated with conference registrations, sponsorships and memberships
  • Generate quarterly and year-end financial statements
  • Support the development of budgets and tracking against budgets
  • Support the financial requirements of grant applications and reporting
  • Manage and process expense claims
  • Generate reports for and support audit and tax process
  • Manage system of organization for filing, tracking, and maintaining records including contracts
  • Work with Executive Director on analysis of historical finances to support strategy around development of sustainable business model
  • Support general administrative tasks associated with financial matters
  • Manage schedule of dates pertaining to reports related to grants and contracts and technology license agreements
  • Participate in team and planning meetings
  • Occasional international travel is required
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

OEGlobal is a virtual organization, and therefore the location of the position is flexible. However, the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Finance are expedited if the person performing this function is based in the USA, ideally in the state of MA so preference will be given to applicants from that location. Specific requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience (5-10 years)
  • Computer literacy including proficiency in accounting software especially QuickBooks
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
  • Strong aptitude for math
  • Experience with banks, wire transfers, payroll services, and audits
  • Experience with USA 501(c)(3) non-profits a plus
  • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with little direct supervision
  • Ability to work with diverse staff, members and audiences
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable computer and Internet access are essential

Open Education Global is committed to diversity and multiculturalism, and we welcome applications from all who meet the requirements.

Term: This is 30 hours a week part-time position 

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience 

Location: This is a virtual position. Open Education Global (OEGlobal) seeks the best talent for our team—regardless of where they live in the world. We believe that global diversity and a collaborative culture are crucial to our success as a team and as an organization. However, OEGlobal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the state of Massachusetts USA so the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Finance are expedited if the person performing this function is based in the USA, ideally in the state of MA. Preference will be given to applicants from that location.

How to Apply

Complete the Online Application

Deadline for applications: 9-Nov-2021

OEGlobal will evaluate candidates as they come in and schedule interviews with those shortlisted

About Open Education Global

OEGlobal is a member-based, global, non-profit supporting the development and use of open education to empower learners around the world. We envision a world where everyone, everywhere has access to the high-quality education and training they desire; where education is seen as an essential, shared, and collaborative social good; and where open educational practices facilitate access, equity, and opportunity. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.oeglobal.org