Generation is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the organization's finances and ensure accounting systems and procedures comply with standards. The full-time position is based in Madrid and requires a Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of financial management experience, and proficiency in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and assisting international offices. Generation trains young adults for jobs in healthcare, technology, retail, and trades to address youth unemployment globally.

1. FINANCE MANAGER,
We are seeking a talented Finance Manager to ensure local accounting
systems and procedures are set up in accordance with locally accepted
accounting principles, as well as internal policies and procedures. This is a full-
time position and is available immediately.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing why you are
interested in Generation and how your experience has prepared you for this
position via email to careers@generation.org with the subject line “Finance
Manager.” Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Generation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages
applications from people of all backgrounds. “In compliance with federal law, all
persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification
document form upon hire.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU'LL NEED:
 Bachelor’s degree, Masters or CPA equivalent is a plus.
 Minimum of 5-7 years in financial management
 Experience collaborating virtually (i.e. Zoom, conference calls, Google Docs)
 Prior experience with international not-for-profit organizations preferred
 Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish, in addition French and
Italian is a plus.

2.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required with high degree
of customer service orientation
 Strong knowledge of small business accounting software (Sage Intacct or
similar)
 Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel and Power Point applications
 Knowledge of various funder requirements including rules and regulations
of European Social Fund, private foundations, and other funders
 Positive, solutions-oriented attitude, drive for excellence and ability to work
effectively across borders and cultures
 Ability to work remotely with other offices in the region.
 Willing to travel regionally up to 25% as required
Generation is looking for talented people who have a diverse set of experiences
and expertise. We have ambitious goals and an inspiring mission, you’ll feel at
home if you are outcomes-oriented, thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced,
results driven environment and enjoy collaborating with others.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As a Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Global Finance Director to
oversee Generation’s finances. You will be responsible for maintaining and
improving internal controls and quality assurance, developing and performing
financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and manage all aspects of
accounting and coordination with outsourced accounting firms and other
external service providers. The Finance Manager will based in Madrid. This role
may require no more than 25% domestic or international travel.
Specific responsibilities may include:

3.  Manage the accounts payable function to ensure timely payment processing
 Maintain accounts receivable tracking and ensure timely billing and
reconciliation
 Oversee payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payroll and
benefits payments
 Ensure accurate and compliant recordkeeping in accounting system, as well
as bank, cash and credit card reconciliations, as applicable
 File, maintain, and distribute accounting documents, records and reports.
 Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing
 Oversee annual statutory audit and fiscal reporting
 Monitor and prepare internal budget tracking and cash flow analysis, as well
as assist CEO/COO in budgeting and planning
 Ensure accurate cost allocation and grant tracking system
 Prepare financial reports required by funders and ensure internal review,
approval, and timely submission
 Assist with proposal budget review and quality check. Liaise with Generation
Global finance team to ensure timely budgeting and reporting
 Assist Global Finance in annual audit process and other financial
management aspects
 Provide ongoing assistance to new and established Generation locations in
Europe in all aspect of accounting and financial management;
 In consultation with Global Director of Finance, assist with the preparation
of annual Global budget regionally;
 Provide training and orientation on financial systems and accounting
processes regionally;
 Coordinate payroll of Global employees housed in the region.

4.  Assist CEO/COOs with selection and ongoing relationship with outsourced
accounting services and other fiscal service providers in each location.
 Other duties as assigned
ABOUT GENERATION
Worldwide, more than 75 million young people are unemployed. But many
employers can’t find people with the skills they need for entry-level jobs.
Generation was created in 2014 to help bridge this gap—at speed and scale.
We’re building a skills-training methodology that can serve hundreds of
thousands, and eventually millions, of young people a year. And we’re building
proof that this training creates real business outcomes for employers, and
lasting career impact for trainees—so everyone has the incentive to invest in
skills. Our goal is to help our students achieve personal and professional
success—and fundamentally change their life trajectories. Generation
programs prepare unemployed or underemployed young people, aged 18 to 29,
for jobs in four sectors: healthcare, technology, retail/sales, and skilled trades.
Today, Generation is active in twelve countries—101 cities and 280 sites—with
diverse social, economic and labor-market contexts.