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assists in identifying resources to meet regional and global objectives.\nAssists the Regional Business Manager in the creation and montioring of grant agreeements.\nAssist with payment disbursements by performing accounts payble functions.\nAssists with the management of the field accounting system and assists with the oversight of subsidiary offices in countries as required.\nAbility to serve as a project manager on special assignments.\nAdditional duties as assigned.\nEducation and Experience\nExperience and proven knowledge of fund accounting, internal control, international finance and congregational treasury functions preferred.\nExperience in a business operations role or equivalent preferred.\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other business related field.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nActive member of an LCMS congregation of any of its partner churches and personal faithfulness to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.\nUnderstanding of accounting principles and procedures, capable of effectively and efficiently managing multiple priorities, quickly evaluating complex issues and identifying resolution. \nAble to balance empathy with data-orientation; inclined to protect process and personal integrity.\nStrength in qualitative and quantitative analysis. \nOriented toward big-picture goal attainment with an understanding of tactical requirements.\nAble to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources. \nAbility to understand global conditions and differences; able to relate and work effectively within varied, nuanced cultures. \nEvidenced maturity of skills and proclivity for discretion. \nProven ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively. \nDemonstrated communication skills to include verbal and written, attentive and active listening, critical thinking, advising and counseling. \nPrior experience with accounting systems is preferred.\nDemonstrated ILR 2 proficiency in Spanishpreferred. 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