commit 66eb675a59a22bd79716185e17c06357608c7599 Author: Sebastian Hahn sebastian@torproject.org Date: Wed Aug 31 02:36:53 2016 +0200
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diff --git a/about/en/jobs-grants-officer.wml b/about/en/jobs-grants-officer.wml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3227fa6 --- /dev/null +++ b/about/en/jobs-grants-officer.wml @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ +## translation metadata +# Revision: $Revision: 25666 $ +# Translation-Priority: 3-low + +#include "head.wmi" TITLE="Tor Project: Jobs (Controller)" CHARSET="UTF-8" +<div id="content" class="clearfix"> + <div id="breadcrumbs"> + <a href="<page index>">Home » </a> + <a href="<page about/overview>">About » </a> + <a href="<page about/jobs>">Jobs</a> + </div> + <div id="maincol"> +<h1>Internet Freedom Nonprofit Seeks Experienced Chief Financial and Grants Officer</h1> +<h2>(Posted August 29, 2016)</h2> + +<p>The Tor Project, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in +Seattle that provides the technical infrastructure for privacy +protection over the Internet. With paid staff and contractors of around +25 technologists and operational support people, plus many volunteers +all over the world who contribute to our work, the Tor Project is funded +in part by government grants and contracts, as well as by individual, +foundation, and corporate donations. Our mission statement: “To advance +human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open +anonymity and privacy technologies, supporting their unrestricted +availability and use, and furthering their scientific and popular +understanding.”</p> +<p>We are currently seeking an Experienced Chief Financial and Grants +Officer. This new, senior level position will report directly to the +Executive Director and will manage the offsite Accounting Manager. +</p> +<h1 id="major-responsibilities-and-duties">The Chief Financial and +Grants Officer will serve as the Tor Project's senior grants officer. +Grant-related tasks include, but are not limited to:</h1> +<ul> + +<li>Oversee grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funder +requirements and progress toward annual goals.</li> +<li>Maintain positive relationships & communications with applicable +government agencies.</li> +<li>reate an interactive database of all grants and contracts in +order to monitor and track them.</li> +<li>Manage invoicing and billing of federal contracts to ensure full +payment is received.</li> +<li>Communicate the status of grant activities and progress toward +objectives to stakeholders.</li> +<li>Maintain files and documentation for our federal grants and +contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li> + +</ul> +<h2 id="required-knowledge-skills-abilities">In addition, the Chief +Financial and Grants Officer will serve as the Tor Project's senior +finance officer. Finance-related tasks for this position include, but +are not limited to: +</h2> +<ul> +<li>Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending +policies and procedures; review and upgrade as needed to ensure accuracy +in accounting activities and compliance with any regulatory +changes.</li> +<li>Monitor and project cash flow.</li> +<li>Provide oversight to ensure accounts payable and receivables are +coded and prepared correctly.</li> +<li>Work with outside auditors and CPA firm to furnish requisite data +to ensure timely completion of annual audits and tax filings.</li> +<li>Work closely with the Executive Director to prepare budgets and +financial reports.</li> +<li>Track expenditures and income of various programs to ensure +financial sustainability.</li> +</ul> +<h2 id="education-and-work-experience-requirements"> The person we seek +should have the following qualities, skills, and abilities:</h2> +<ul> +<li>5+ years of experience with federal grants and contract +acquisition and management</li> +<li>5+ years of experience overseeing a nonprofit organization's +accounting function; other relevant experience may substitute for a +portion of this required experience</li> +<li>Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a closely +related field is ideal but not required; advanced graduate degree in one +of the above fields is preferred; CPA license a plus</li> +<li>Working knowledge of not-for-profit accounting in accordance with +U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Subpart F, of the new +Uniform Grant Guidance (formerly OMB Circular A-133) and appropriate +Code of Federal Regulations</li> +<li>Knowledge of the grants management software landscape, and +advanced skill and experience with at least one grants management +software package</li> +<li>Advanced skill and experience using QuickBooks, Sage (Peachtree), +or some other organizational accounting program</li> +<li>Alignment with Tor Project’s mission and a passion for privacy +and encryption technology preferred</li> +<li>Experience with FOSS (free/open-source software) preferred</li> +<li>Proficient understanding of and ability to use technology; +willingness and ability to learn and use new technologies</li> +<li>Hard working and highly organized with superior attention to +detail</li> +</ul> +<p>The Tor Project's workforce is smart, passionate, and dedicated. +Experience working with open source communities and/or a commitment to +Internet civil liberties are added pluses for any candidate applying for +this position.</p> + +<p>Flexible salary, depending on experience. The Tor Project has a +competitive benefits package, including a generous PTO policy; 14 paid +holidays per year (including the week between Christmas and New Year's, +when the office is closed); health, vision, dental, disability, and life +insurance paid in full for employee; flexible work schedule; and +occasional travel opportunities. The Tor Project, Inc., is an equal +opportunity, affirmative action employer.</p> + +<p>This is a full-time position based in our sunny office in Pioneer +Square. To apply, send a cover letter and your resume to +hr@torproject.org with “Chief Financial and Grants Officer” in the +subject line. Inquiries about whether this job can be done remotely or +part-time will not be answered. No phone calls please!</p> + + </div> + <!-- END MAINCOL --> + <div id = "sidecol"> +#include "side.wmi" +#include "info.wmi" + </div> + <!-- END SIDECOL --> +</div> +<!-- END CONTENT --> +#include <foot.wmi> +