Financial Systems Manager

Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI), an international affairs firm, is searching for a Financial Systems Manager. This candidate will handle invoice review, processing, budget management, and vendor and client communications for clients’ export market development programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail and focus. Excellent written communication skills are also required. Experience with grant programs, spreadsheets, and finances is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice review and processing for compliance with U.S. government grant programs with an emphasis on international product promotion
• Management of invoice load and accounts payable to ensure timely payment
• Client and overseas vendor communication
• Contract preparation and budgeting
• Payment recording and bank statement reconciliation
• Reporting/report preparation on client financials
• Audit preparation and participation
• Other assignments as requested

What the Successful Candidate will have:

·      Detail-oriented, capable of maintaining a high level of focus, and excellent communication skills

·      Ability to manage and appropriately prioritize a busy and diverse workload

·      Pride and ownership of work

What could set you apart:

·      College degree

·      Familiarity with spreadsheets, bookkeeping, and/or data analysis

·      Previous experience or familiarity with federal or state grants and financial compliance

Location: Seattle, Washington or Sacramento, California                 

BCI operates a hybrid model of partial in-office and remote working. Physical presence in the Seattle or Sacramento metropolitan area is required.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000, based on skills and experience.

Perks and Benefits

BCI encourages a healthy work/life balance and offers a range of benefits and perks including:

·      Ten holidays annually

·      Accrued vacation and sick time with rollover

·      Generous medical/dental/vision insurance coverage

·      Robust 401K plan with employer matching

·      Flexible work hours and hybrid in-office/remote working environment

·      Two paid days off for charitable/volunteer work

·      Bonuses/profit sharing based on company performance

·      Training to support staff development

·      Sabbaticals with stipend to be used for international travel in 10^th year of service

·      Regular team events, annual overnight staff retreat, agriculture/food/beverage field trips, and more

About BCI:

BCI helps companies and industry organizations throughout the U.S. to eliminate trade barriers, develop new markets, and manage their international government affairs. The work is focused on clients in the agricultural, food, and beverage sectors. BCI offers a unique set of international services that provide strategic solutions combined with a global vision. For additional information, go to www.bryantchristie.com.

Applicants

To apply, please email the following to sea-admin@bryantchristie.com – Attn: Human Resources.

·      Cover letter or brief statement of your interest in the position

·      Resume

We read all applications and do not scan them. Please tell us about your capabilities without concern for keywords.

BCI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital, familial or veteran status.          

Bryant Christie Inc. reserves the right not to fill this position if it is not satisfied with the applicant pool or if business conditions change.