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TRACE International, Inc. is a dynamic and growing international organization based in Annapolis, Maryland that provides practical and cost-effective anti-bribery compliance solutions for companies with global operations.
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to manage and oversee all accounting and finance operations (e.g. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, 401K administration, investments, tax and financial compliance and reporting, cost analysis and projections, etc.) of our non-profit 501(c)(6) organization. This administrative position reports to the Director of Operations and will work directly and closely with the President and HR Manager. This position requires a high degree of professional discretion, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the ability to exercise independent judgment regarding matters of significance. The Accounting Manager will serve as an integral member of the Operations team, assisting with management / general business operations, and will serve as TRACE’s primary contact to the public and member companies with regard to accounting and invoicing matters. The Accounting Manager must be a self-starter with initiative, responsive, accurate, and detail-oriented.
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the following general business areas in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and current best practices:
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting, tax, and finance-related laws and regulations (e.g. filings, registrations, audits, reporting, etc.) to protect our non-profit status.
- Developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures that work to minimize financial risk and internal controls. Recognizing and escalating, as appropriate, any unusual payments or possible fraudulent activities
- Overseeing and managing cash flow and all financial and investment accounts
- Managing the maintenance of system of accounts / general ledger for recording all transactions and assets
- Managing accounts payable and receivable
- Overseeing and leading the annual form 990 annual tax return process and completion of all financial statements. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for selecting and managing an outside CPA firm to review the filing and for presenting to the President / Board for approval.
- Selecting, managing, and assessing the quality of services of third-party supporting accounting and finance-related vendors (e.g. CPA firms, payroll administrator, 401K recordkeeper and fiduciaries, investment advisors, auditors, etc.)
- Managing the time-keeping system and expense reporting (currently, ClickTime), including creating and implementing policies and procedures and training employees
- Overseeing semi-monthly US-based payroll and payment of all legally required taxes and employee contributions.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining processes and controls and financial reports for management
- Managing all corporate credit card users and devising system of tracking all supporting documentation
- Determining and executing the filing of all legally required state reports and registrations in each state where we have an employee
- Leading lease / operation expense audits
- Managing fixed asset inventory and creating system of related policies and procedures for tracking
- Overseeing management of the 401K plan, including funding contributions and employer match, annual testing, notices, and filings and the administration of payroll-related benefits plans, in consultation with HR Manager and Director of Operations
- Assisting with insurance maintenance and renewals and annual premium testing
- Developing methodologies to assess the value of services / membership and cost analysis
- Managing Shared Services costs with Tcompliance and TRACE Foundation; developing and implementing expense allocation processes and procedures
- Managing the process of setting up TRACE as a new supplier in customer portals
- Researching and troubleshooting any invoicing or payment-related issues; assessing customer’s needs
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP principles
- A self-starter with initiative that is adaptable and responsive
- High degree of professional discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to exercise independent judgment regarding matters of significance
Supervisory Responsibilities. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for assigning / delegating various accounting support related routine tasks and projects to the Office Coordinator / Administrative Assistant and supervising and assessing her work on such projects/tasks. Additionally, the Accounting Manger will be responsible for monitoring the invoicing process of the Membership Coordinator. The Accounting Manager must supervise all outside third party accounting/finance vendors engaged, and assess the quality and value of services. The position will include independent management of multiple large and complex projects and functions.
Work Environment. This is a full-time, exempt position, with Monday-Friday working days during core business hours. Occasional support may be required on weekends, evenings, and holidays to ensure continued operations. This position is required to work from TRACE’s Annapolis, MD office at least one day per week (preference is Wednesdays) / as necessary.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required (or equivalent work experience)
- This is not an entry-level position; at least 6+ years of private or public accounting experience is required
- Experience and proficiency with MS Office / Excel and Quickbooks (or similar accounting software) is required
Preferred Education and Experience:
- CPA, CGMA, or Masters Degree in Accounting
- Non-profit accounting experience
- International billing experience
- Knowledge of Kronos and ClickTime
TRACE is a dynamic and growing international business organization based in Annapolis, Maryland that supports the compliance efforts of multinational companies. The Digital Marketing Associate is responsible for developing and executing marketing plans, reporting on KPIs, managing social media and owning the TRACE website. The ideal candidate understands how to build integrated marketing campaigns, is tech-savvy, detailed oriented and a team player who works well in a fast-paced environment. The position reports to the Senior Director of Engagement, Strategy and Communications.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO, marketing database, email, social media and advertising campaigns
- Report on marketing KPIs including conversion rates, website traffic and social media engagement
- Own website metrics
- Manage and improve online content, considering SEO and Google Analytics
- Plan, implement and manage paid search and display advertising
- Track email campaign metrics (deliver, open, click-through rates)
- Interpret data, formulate quarterly reports and make recommendations on website and campaign optimization
- Collaborate with internal teams on campaigns and product launches
- Manage outside web developer relationship
- Monitor and optimize marketing budget
- Conduct competitor research and report on findings
- Create presentations on digital marketing strategy objectives and goals
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and marketing best practices
- Work with senior management on annual marketing strategy
- Assist with various tasks, including research, as needed
Requirements/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
- Minimum 3 years of B2B marketing experience
- Strong knowledge and experience in digital marketing and advertising, including SEO/Google Analytics
- Experience with reporting/data analysis
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications
- Proficient in HubSpot (or equivalent) software and in managing a CMS
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud and HTML/CSS preferred
- Interest in international affairs and/or policy a plus
TRACE is a dynamic and growing international business association based in Annapolis, Maryland that provides multinational companies with anti-bribery resources and tools in support of their compliance efforts. This is a great opportunity for a junior compliance professional who wants to continue their career in the anti-corruption compliance field or a more senior lawyer looking for a flexible schedule.
TRACE's dynamic and growing Compliance Resources and Legal Research team is seeking a full-time FCPA Compliance Associate to help expand and coordinate TRACE's compliance resources in the areas of transnational anti-bribery law and enforcement. In-house compliance experience is required, including familiarity with relevant laws and instruments—including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act 2010, and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct reviews of new and existing FCPA-related resources with an eye toward improved service to TRACE members
- Build a dynamic collection of information and compliance resources based on TRACE’s information needs
- Research and monitor legislative and regulatory issues that may affect the organization’s members and assist with presentations as needed
- Contribute to senior management strategies and decisions regarding tools, services and toolkits for the organization
- Support the online training function by researching and summarizing substantive, actionable content
- Be willing to conduct live or pre-recorded trainings
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a compliance-related capacity in-house, preferably at a multinational company
- Must be located in the United States
- A J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA accredited law school preferred but not required
- Analytic thoroughness and rigorous attention to detail
- Superior writing skills
- Independence and initiative
- Ability and desire to learn
- Interest in international business
- Fluency in a second language preferred
Qualified candidates should apply with cover letter, resume and writing sample.
TRACE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
TRACE is a dynamic and growing international organization based in Annapolis, Maryland that provides practical and cost-effective anti-bribery compliance solutions for companies with global operations. We are seeking an energetic individual to join our growing membership development/sales team. Ideal candidates will be results-driven and have an understanding of the consultative, intangible relationship-based sales role. Candidates must be equally effective at generating and qualifying new sales leads as well as closing business with new multinational companies. We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Generate new business opportunities via cold calling, responding to inbound leads and responding to RFPs
- Prospect to assigned target accounts with the goal of generating interest in TRACE and securing a follow-up discussion and / or demo
- Engage compliance professionals in targeted prospect accounts
- Negotiate contracts, develop pricing strategies and prepare proposals
- Utilize direct marketing strategies, sales force building, sales process management and marketing support materials to develop and execute sales
- Improve KPIs (e.g., conversion rates, acquisition rates, retention rates)
- Work collaboratively with other departments to support overall growth of TRACE
- Identify industry trends and continually develop knowledge of anti-bribery compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: BA/BS or Associates Degree and 3+ years of experience
- 1+ years of sales and business development experience
- 1+ years as CRM user
- Proficient in cold calling and email marketing
- Proven track record in consulting/solution selling
- Excellent customer interface skills – ability to deliver presentations and drive meetings
- Significant degree of self-motivation, direction and integrity
- Strong reporting and data management skills
- Experience working closely with senior-level management
- Knowledge of due diligence and FCPA/anti-bribery compliance preferred
TRACE is a dynamic and growing international business association based in Annapolis, Maryland that provides multinational companies with anti-bribery resources and tools in support of their compliance efforts.
We are seeking a Specialist, Compliance eLearning Development to provide support to TRACE members assisting with the implementation of TRACE course customizations and development requests. An integral member of the TRACE Compliance Training team, the ideal candidate for this role will be an excellent project manager, comfortable managing several projects simultaneously, have an eye for detail and a background in compliance eLearning. The Specialist must be tech savvy, a quick learner, detail-oriented and welcome the challenge of working in an ever-evolving compliance and eLearning landscape. The Specialist will also play a critical role in eLearning QA/QC and be responsible for providing eLearning-related and general training support role to TRACE members.
The ideal individual for this role will welcome a changing pace and subscribe to TRACE’s commitment to excellence and the highest standards of service both internally and externally.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the implementation of TRACE course customizations and development – including both course improvements as well as “from scratch” course developments
- Maintain and update TRACE courses per member requests as well as to ensure relevance given evolving regulations and eLearning best practice developments
- Maintain a subject matter knowledge of the Articulate authoring tool with a focus on Storyline and Rise
- Assist with the testing and launch of TRACE and custom member courses within a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Assist with course translation and integration requests
- Prepare custom training courses for members upon request
- Work in collaboration and partnership with other team members and internal departments
- Provide additional compliance training support to TRACE members as required
- Additional job-related projects as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of requires 2-3 years of experience in eLearning and course development, ideally within a corporate compliance capacity
- Bachelor's degree in Education with background in E-Learning, Compliance Training, Course Development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong communication, project management and customer service skills
- Experience in the manipulation of “out-of-the-box” templates to create custom content, including features such as gamification, avatars and other interactions is highly desired.
- Multi-lingual candidates highly desired (French, Spanish, Portuguese)
This position has the flexibility to be on-site, remote or hybrid.
TRACE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.