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Job details Job industry : Finance/Investment Job segment : Finance Job role : Analyst Job skill : Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Position vacant : Managing Director, Finance and Administration Job location : New York,  New York		Job details Company name : Encounter Minimum experience : 5 years Maximum experience : 7 years Job type : Permanent Gross pay : Negotiable for the right candidate Job posted : Jul 26, 2008 Job view count : 186
Job description Job description: ENCOUNTER is an educational organization dedicated to providing Jewish Diaspora leaders from across the religious and political spectrum with exposure to Palestinian life. Through ground-breaking tours to Palestinian cities, dialogue facilitation trainings, and follow-up programming in North America. The Managing Director of Finance & Administration will be a key part of the ENCOUNTER leadership team, responsible for the overall fiscal, legal, facilities, human resources, information technology, and administrative functions of ENCOUNTER. He/she will supervise Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper as well as manage and coordinate all financial and administrative functions, including: accounting, budget, payroll, and insurance. The person will also work with the Executive Directors to create an administrative structure and decision-making mechanisms that promote a productive working atmosphere and effective staff relations as the ENCOUNTER office grows. Responsibilities: Fiscal/legal management and financial: Assist the Co-Executive Directors on all issues relating to fiscal and legal management and financial development for ENCOUNTER's programs in North America and the Middle East. Work closely with EDs and Board of Directors to ensure the financial health of the organization. Human Resources: Manage all human resource functions including overseeing new employee hiring process, payroll, insurance and benefits, and 1099s for contracted employees. Office management & technology: Oversee the North American office & technical systems, including office space, technology, risk management, and liability insurance. Explore available technology to meet ENCOUNTER's needs and incorporate technology needs into strategic and funding plans. Supervise Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, and other support staff as ENCOUNTER grows. Req. candidate profile : Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a nonprofit setting or transferable business experience in a similar position, with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and organizational administration. Prior supervisory experience required Demonstrated success building administrative systems and meeting technology needs for an entrepreneurial organization; experience with salesforce.com preferred Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional with an entrepreneurial spirit Understanding of nonprofit accounting policies and procedures and working knowledge of QuickBooks Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously Prior work experience in the Jewish community a plus How to apply : Register to view Third party mediation allowed : No Telecommute : No
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