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The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the Controller’s Office at Brookings and will work under the direction of the Accounting Manager. The Senior Accountant’s main responsibilities include contracts payment review, fixed assets accounting and accounts receivable (AR) review and reconciliation. The Senior Accountant will also participate in the monthly close process, reviewing accounts and preparing journal entries.
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Note: Fellowships are based at the Brookings Doha Center in Doha, Qatar.
About the Brookings Doha Center
Established in 2008, the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is an overseas center of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. As a hub for Brookings scholarship in the region, the BDC advances high- quality, independent research and policy analysis on the Middle East and North Africa. In 2011 the Brookings Doha Center launched a joint Visiting Fellowship with Qatar University (QU).
Joint Visiting Fellowship
Over the course of a 9-month period, the fellow will teach up to two courses at Qatar University and have the opportunity to conduct original research of their own. The 9-month period covers two academic semesters at Qatar University. The joint fellow is expected to author a policy briefing on her/his area of focus, to be published by Brookings. Candidates with a focus on the Gulf region are particularly encouraged to apply.
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This search is being managed by the search firm Stanton Chase, please send resumes to washington@stantonchase.com.
The Controller provides leadership and direction to a team of ten accounting professionals and is responsible for all financial aspects of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, grant compliance and financial systems. This is a key role in the Office of Financial Services with a unique opportunity to build out a successful accounting and compliance strategy and effective accounting processes in a complex compliance environment with a diversified funding portfolio, including U.S. and foreign governments, private foundations, individuals and universities. This position reports to the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (CFO).
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure proper controls are in place to mitigate organizational risk. The Controller is responsible for being proactive in keeping up to date with all new accounting pronouncements, proper treatment of new revenue sources, and any other developments in the compliance space that could impact the Institution. The Controller manages the coordination and submission of the annual financial audits; ensuring that all financial records and reports of the organization are maintained accurately and produced on a timely basis. H/she coordinates the month-end close process, performs analysis of organizational finances and ensures that all payments and other disbursements are made in an accurate and timely manner. The Controller maintains financial systems and works with staff and leadership to ensure financial processes, systems and reporting are in place to support the achievement of organizational goals.
This position also includes direct support to the CFO in on-going management and implementation of strategic plans and development of tactical plans. The Controller is responsible for analyses, performance monitoring and supporting the CFO on strategy development and implementation. The Controller develops and leads presentations on financial matters to various stakeholders as requested by the CFO. The Controller can represent the CFO at organizational meetings, where appropriate. The Controller will also support the CFO in strengthening interdepartmental communications and other staff engagement initiatives salient to the success of the team.
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Join the top-ranked think tank of Brookings! We invite you to apply for a research position in the Global Economy and Development program (“Global”), which aims to shape the policy debate on how to improve global economic cooperation and fight global poverty and sources of social stress.
We are seeking research analysts with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to support scholars by providing research, writing, data and statistical analysis related to policies and trends affecting developing countries. Focus areas of research include global poverty, the global middle class, fragile states, globalization, inequality, foreign assistance and development effectiveness. This position is best suited for those who have received a master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Global Development, International Affairs, Public Policy or related field.
As an integral member of the research team, this research analyst performs analysis with limited supervision, delivers high quality output in a timely manner, participates in the development, dissemination and presentation of research findings; assists in the organization of meetings and events; and provides administrative assistance as needed.
Expected start date will be between May and June 15. These are two-year termed positions.
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The Communications Department's mission is to provide the tools, strategies, products and programs to support the brand and its content, and to continually grow Brookings’s impact and effectiveness as a change agent for public policy in the United States and around the world. This purpose is realized if we help our scholars raise awareness, set the agenda and shape the debate around the public policy issues they choose to address.
The Graphic/Data Visualization Designer designs graphics and creates illustrations for interactive experiences on the Brookings web site; creates figures and graphics for use in presentations. Design and layout Brookings print publications, including reports, fact-sheets, and other printed items.
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The Staff Accountant is an integral part of the Controller’s Office at Brookings and will work under the direction of the Accounting Manager. The Staff Accountant’s main responsibility is to manage the Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Cash Receipts function within Brookings’ established policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant will also be responsible for supporting the monthly close process by preparing and processing journal entries and analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts.
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The Research Assistant, Center for East Asia Policy (CEAP), provides research and programmatic support for CEAP Korea Senior Fellow and CEAP Korea projects as well as programmatic support for the India Fellow. The Research Assistant also leads organizational and logistical work for the Korean Peninsula Working Group. The Research Assistant provides project and administrative support to the Center; and works with scholars and the Assistant Director to complete all logistical arrangements for Senior Fellow-related events and administrative tasks. The Research Assistant also provides input as requested into structure and topics of events and publications.
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About the Brookings Doha Center
Based in Qatar the Brookings Doha Center (BDC) is an overseas center of the Brookings Institution that advances high-quality independent policy research and analysis on major issues facing the Middle East and North Africa region. The Center enjoys an outstanding reputation for policy impact and cutting-edge, field-oriented research on socioeconomic and geopolitical issues facing the broader Middle East region. Open to a broad range of views and disciplines, the BDC is a hub for Brookings scholarship in the region.
Visiting Fellowships
The BDC is pleased to announce Visiting Fellow positions for 2019-2020. The BDC hosts four or five Visiting Fellows each year. Following a competitive selection process, Visiting Fellows take up residence at the BDC for a 9–12-month period. In some cases, visiting fellows may extend for a second term.
Visiting Fellows conduct individual research, interact with other researchers and policymakers, present their research at events, and contribute to the activities of the Center. Visiting Fellows receive a grant to cover the costs of living, travel, and research. They also receive a roundtrip ticket to and from Doha.
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The Communications Department's mission is to provide the tools, strategies, products and programs to support the brand and its content, and to continually grow Brookings’s impact and effectiveness as a change agent for public policy in the United States and around the world. This purpose is realized if we help our scholars raise awareness, set the agenda and shape the debate around the public policy issues they choose to address.
The Director, Brookings Creative Lab is a dynamic, innovative, and narrative-driven leader of all Central Communications efforts on data visualizations and infographics, interactive digital assets, video, and graphic design. Sets creative vision for and leads the Brookings Creative Lab, including training scholars, research staff, and design staff on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of data, graphic design, and narratives. Works closely and harmoniously with web, social media, and studio teams to bring Brookings scholarship to life in cutting-edge digital formats. Has a hand in the shape and design of individual projects but won’t necessarily be primary designer or coder—this role is for the leader of that team of cutting-edge designers and storytellers.
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The Financial Manager in the Foreign Policy program (FP), under the direction of FP’s Director of Finance, is responsible for a broad range of budgeting, accounting, and other financial management responsibilities for a portfolio of FP projects. The Financial Manager serves as a key member of a flexible team of financial managers; supports the budgeting, management, oversight, and reporting for an assigned portfolio of grants and other revenue; assesses areas for improved efficiency; and serves as backup for other FP financial team members as needed.
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The Assistant to the Executive Vice President (EVP) provides executive, committee, and development support. The executive support entails scheduling and coordinating the EVP’s meetings, including collecting relevant information in advance of the meetings and carefully managing the EVP’s time and activities. The Assistant manages standing committees organized by the EVP by collecting relevant background materials, crafting agendas, taking careful notes at the committee meetings, drafting action items on short notice after each committee meeting, and tracking and insuring that committee members follow through on their action items. The Assistant also coordinates the EVP’s travel, in particular for development-related travel, which requires working with the Development team to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement fundraising activities. The Assistant to the EVP also provides scheduling support to the Vice President and Chief of Staff.
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The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings aims to shape the policy debate on how to improve global economic cooperation, and fight global poverty and sources of social stress. The program’s research agenda is related to policies and trends affecting developing countries including global poverty, universal education, the global middle class, fragile states, globalization, inequality, foreign assistance and development effectiveness.
The Development Officer/Senior Development Officer is a member of a four-person development team, and develops and implements strategies to raise funds and manage donor relations for the Global Economy and Development program (“Global”). Reporting to the Director of Development, and in coordination with Global scholars, and the Central Development team (DEV), this officer manages, prioritizes, and carries out Global fundraising activities and provides stewardship.
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The Director of Finance guides the financial strategy for and guards the financial health and sustainability of Economic Studies (ES), the largest research program at Brookings, and is responsible for the financial management, oversight, and strategic analysis of the ES budget and finances. The Director manages all verticals with specific focus on budgets and grants, and continually assesses areas for improved efficiency throughout the program.
S/he directs a team of financial managers, providing leadership, oversight, and guidance, and serves as lead financial manager, directly responsible for a specific portfolio of projects and grants in the program. The Director is a key member of the ES management team, under the organizational direction of the VP & Director (VP) and the Managing Director of ES. S/he also works closely with Brookings’s Office of Financial Services, under the functional direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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The Donor Relations and Special Events Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Special Events and other members of the Central Development Office to create and implement sound strategies to cultivate and steward prospects and donors at all levels, including events and special stewardship and recognition plans for donors. Assist with a range of donor correspondence and communications. Manage routine stewardship and select special stewardship activities. Report on recognition and stewardship activities to senior staff.
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The Global Economy and Development Program and the Metropolitan Policy Program at The Brookings Institution (Brookings) are collaborating on a joint venture and currently accepting applications for a Fellow position within the Center for Universal Education (CUE) and Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking. The successful candidate will be a scholar with deep experience in public policy and scaling strategies. Candidates should have a particular interest in urban policy, including family-friendly cities and inclusive growth. Candidates should have expertise in primary and secondary research, policy guidance and advising, building partnerships with external organizations, working collaboratively across disciplines and with multiple stakeholders
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The Communications Department's mission is to provide the tools, strategies, products and programs to support the brand and its content, and to continually grow Brookings’s impact and effectiveness as a change agent for public policy in the United States and around the world. This purpose is realized if we help our scholars raise awareness, set the agenda and shape the debate around the public policy issues they choose to address.
The Special Assistant to the Vice President provides executive administrative support for the Vice President and Associate Vice President, including all internal and external scheduling for the Vice President and day-to-day support functions for both roles; manages Office of Communications flow of commitments and deadlines; serves as a special assistant on various matters.
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The Communications Department's mission is to provide the tools, strategies, products and programs to support the brand and its content, and to continually grow Brookings’s impact and effectiveness as a change agent for public policy in the United States and around the world. This purpose is realized if we help our scholars raise awareness, set the agenda and shape the debate around the public policy issues they choose to address.
The Front-End Developer collaborates with graphic designers in the Office of Communications to code and develop data visualizations and page layouts that highlight research by Brookings scholars. The Front-End Developer also provides additional support to our website vendor on general site maintenance, as needed, as well as support and technical advice to the analytics team and other staff in the Office of Communications.
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The Assistant to the President provides executive administrative support to the President under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff and the supervision of the Vice President and Chief of Staff. The Assistant is a contributing member of the Executive Office (EO); provides internal and external scheduling support; strategically plans the President’s time and activities; and supports projects delegated by the President, Vice President and Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff. The Assistant also fulfills the EO reception responsibilities and provides scheduling support to the Vice President and Chief of Staff.
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This search is being managed by the search firm Heidrick & Struggles, please send resumes to BrookingsCIO@heidrick.com.
Technology is critical to the success of Brookings. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the top technology executive at the Institution and provides strategic information technology vision and leadership in the development, implementation, and management of the Institution’s technology needs.
S/he will play an integral role in helping to expand Brookings core mission of conducting high-quality, independent, high- impact research.
S/he will work closely with senior management and all levels of Brookings’s staff to ensure IT services are cost effective while meeting the overall needs of the Institution’s goals and mission. The CIO will be responsible for ensuring that Brookings is capable of meeting the complex computing and security needs of a multinational think tank and will provide the visionary leadership and oversight to direct and develop the IT staff, contractors, and technology users to produce maximum impact of IT investments in support of the mission of the Institution.
It is imperative that s/he collaborate and forge successful working relationships with cross-functional business partners, researchers and end users in a fast-paced environment and will balance long-term strategic vision with the ability to move and react quickly while displaying flexibility to plans and situations that change with short notice.
The CIO will support a global user base of approximately 800 (approximately 400 onsite), consisting of researchers, scholars, experts from government and academia and others, and will provide day-to-day oversight and professional coaching and development for a technology team of approximately 20 people. Currently the IT budget is approximately $6 million.
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The Finance Assistant serves as primary administrative support to the Director of Finance and the Economic Studies Program Financial Management team, including project, proposal and contract management support, project management of the timesheet process, PeopleSoft and BBRS support, expense, payment and invoice processing and tracking, and general financial management system support.
