Position Overview

Organization Overview:

Room to Read’s mission is to provide under-privileged children with an opportunity to gain the lifelong gift of education. The organization was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one’s own life. We currently work in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children.

Room to Read is a results-driven organization that seeks to intervene early in a child’s life to provide ongoing educational opportunities in their communities.

We have developed a successful approach to building educational infrastructure and opportunities which consists of:

- Partnering with communities to build schools through our challenge grant
program
· Establishing bi-lingual libraries
· Publishing local language children's books
· Establishing computer and language labs
· Providing long-term scholarships to girls

In Room to Read’s first five years, the global team has already built 140 schools, opened 2,230 bi-lingual libraries with 1.2 million books, provided over 1,700 long-term girls’ scholarships, and established 77 new computer and language rooms. Our long-term goal is to help 10 million children to gain the lifelong gift of education.

Opportunity:

Room to Read has experienced tremendous growth since our founding in early 2000, and is now seeking a full time Internal Audit Manager to develop and grow the internal audit department. The Internal Audit Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Primary Duties:

· Plan, perform and supervise country office audits, often working with minimal direction.
· Aggressively seek efficiencies in audit coverage through the development of early-warning systems and other continuous monitoring procedures.
· Provide the CFO with appropriate information regarding the status of the audit plan, controversial issues, strategic business initiatives, etc. that affect the overall goals of the organization.
· Ensure that internal control weaknesses and inefficiencies have been identified and communicated to senior management, with adequate recommendations in a timely manner.
· Develop a strong working relationship with country directors. This relationship is predicated on developing continuous, proactive communication lines.
· Offer constructive analysis and appraisal of company policies, procedures, financial and operational reports, system of internal controls, and efficiency of operations.
· Research complex accounting issues.
· Work with external audit firm.
· Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

Required:

· Five or more years U.S. experience in planning, performing and supervising audits.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
· Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
· Knowledge of / experience in finance / accounting in a nonprofit organization
· History of dedicated volunteer activity and/or commitment to non-profit organizations
· Work experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
· Adept at using Excel and Word
· Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
· Detail oriented and extremely organized
· Commitment to quality and efficiency
· Results oriented
· Flexibility and ability to multi-task

Preferred:

· Licensed CPA or CPA candidacy
· Quick Books skills
· Experience living or working internationally

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
· Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
· Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
· Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
· Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
· Work well independently as well as part of a team
· Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Health, dental, and 401k benefits are also provided. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “Internal Audit Manager - IAW” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins please) to:

Hiring@roomtoread.org

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.