Application Guide

How to Apply for Director, Revenue and Financial Systems (Residents of AR, DC, CO, MD, NY, PA, VA, WI Only)

at Winrock International

🏢 About Winrock International

Winrock International stands out as a mission-driven organization focused on sustainable development across social, agricultural, and environmental sectors globally. Their innovative approach to complex challenges and commitment to measurable impact makes this role particularly meaningful for professionals seeking purpose beyond profit.

About This Role

This Director role is pivotal in modernizing Winrock's financial infrastructure while overseeing revenue accounting, financial systems administration, and international finance operations across US and regional offices. You'll directly impact the organization's ability to deliver sustainable development projects by ensuring financial compliance, driving automation, and mentoring a globally distributed accounting team.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing revenue recognition for international projects, collaborating with the Manila and Nairobi offices on financial reporting, leading system improvement discussions with IT teams, mentoring accounting staff across time zones, and ensuring compliance with both GAAP and diverse funder regulations while supporting project teams with financial performance analysis.

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🎯 Who Winrock International Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years of revenue recognition experience with deep expertise in non-profit accounting standards (ASC 958, ASC 606) and GAAP
  • Possesses hands-on experience with Costpoint financial systems and has worked in complex international environments, preferably with exposure to regional offices like Manila or Nairobi
  • Demonstrates proven leadership in modernizing financial infrastructure, implementing automation, and developing policies in mission-driven organizations
  • Holds a CPA or equivalent certification with a Bachelor's in Accounting (MBA is advantageous but not required)

📝 Tips for Applying to Winrock International

1

Explicitly mention your experience with Costpoint in your resume's skills section and provide specific examples of how you've used it in previous roles

2

Highlight any experience working with international teams or offices in developing regions, as this is strongly preferred for managing Winrock's Manila and Nairobi offices

3

Quantify your impact in previous revenue recognition roles, especially any automation initiatives or system improvements you led

4

Research Winrock's specific projects in sustainable development and mention how your financial expertise could support their mission in your cover letter

5

Ensure your application addresses all required states of residence (AR, DC, CO, MD, NY, PA, VA, WI) if you're applying from one of those locations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with non-profit accounting standards (ASC 958/606) and how you've applied them in international development contexts", 'Specific examples of leading financial system modernization and automation initiatives in previous roles', 'Your approach to mentoring and developing accounting teams across different geographic locations and cultures', "How your financial expertise aligns with Winrock's mission of sustainable social, agricultural, and environmental development"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Winrock's current major projects in sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and social development to understand their funding streams
  • → The organization's history and evolution from the Winrock Farms model to their current international development focus
  • → Their partnerships with funders like USAID, USDA, and private foundations to understand compliance requirements
  • → Recent news about their financial operations or system implementations mentioned in annual reports or press releases

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach modernizing financial systems while maintaining compliance with diverse funder regulations across multiple countries?
2 Describe your experience managing revenue recognition for complex, multi-year international development projects
3 How have you previously mentored accounting teams in different cultural contexts, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia or East Africa?
4 What strategies would you implement to ensure GAAP compliance while supporting Winrock's innovative project-based funding model?
5 How would you balance the need for financial automation with the unique requirements of non-profit accounting and restricted funding?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without clearly demonstrating non-profit accounting experience or familiarity with ASC 958/606 standards
  • Failing to address the international dimension of the role, particularly experience with distributed teams or regional offices
  • Submitting generic application materials that don't reference Winrock's specific mission or the financial challenges of sustainable development work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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