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SalaryPosition:Vice President, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Company: Project HOPE
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting Relationship: President & Chief Executive Officer
Website: https://www.projecthope.org/
COMPANY BACKGROUND
About Project HOPE
Project HOPE began as the S.S. HOPE, the world’s first peacetime hospital ship, in 1958. Over the next 14 years, the S.S. HOPE made 11 voyages to provide care to vulnerable communities around the world. Today, the spirit of the S.S. HOPE lives on in our land-based programs and in the dedication of our team members and volunteers, who work every day to empower local health care workers in communities that need it most in over 25 countries around the world.
As the world’s population rises, a growing shortage of health care workers threatens to undermine incredible gains in global health. We’re building a different world: a strong and resilient global community of health care workers who practice innovative solutions in their communities — and then pass them on to others.
Project HOPE operates in five main areas: Disaster and Health Crisis, Infectious Diseases, Noncommunicable Diseases, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, and Health Policy.
Project HOPE places power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives around the world. Whether training midwives in Sierra Leone, outfitting hospitals in Indonesia, or resupplying clinics devastated by disaster, we are committed to empowering health care workers with the support they need to heal people who need it most.
We also believe in long-term solutions that transform lives and communities. Ending preventable deaths of mothers and newborns. Putting an end to HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Strengthening health care systems to withstand disaster. Advancing health policy that can change lives.
Project HOPE’s Commitment to Integrity & Accountability
Project HOPE is committed to reinforcing a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. A deep sense of compassion underpins everything we do, as does a high standard of respect for each other, our partners and our supporters. We are committed to preserving the trust of our stakeholders; and we are dedicated to preserving that trust by acting with integrity and demonstrating accountability in everything that we do.
Project HOPE’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Project HOPE empowers health care workers facing the world’s greatest crises to build healthier, resilient communities and a more equitable world. But equity around the world is only possible if we first commit to it as an organization – if we foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all voices, ensures opportunity for all, and guides how we build our teams and work alongside one another.
Project HOPE strives to be a global workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and where people feel valued for their humanity — regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, or other identities. We desire for all employees, regardless of where in the world they work, to work in a safe environment: one that is inclusive, addresses prejudices and implicit biases openly, engages discrimination head-on, and mitigates all forms of systemic racism.
Recent Annual Reports
2021 Annual Report, 2020 Annual Report, and 2019 Annual Report.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) plays a critical role in overseeing the financial and administrative functions of Project HOPE. The CFAO position requires a strategic and results-oriented individual who has deep experience managing financial operations and can ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role requires experience leading and building well performing administrative policies and procedures.
The CFAO will be an Officer of the organization and a key member of the Executive Team and will partner closely with the President and CEO, Rabih Torbay, and all members of the leadership team to drive strategic direction and sustainable growth, and to support the organization's mission to place power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives across the globe. The CFAO will also actively communicate with the Project HOPE Board of Directors and work closely with the Finance and Audit Committees. This role will have a comprehensive range of responsibilities including general oversight, coordination, and control of policies, processes, and compliance relating to finance and accounting, grants and contracts and information technology, and optimization operations.
The CFAO will drive the transformation of Project HOPE’s finance function, ensuring that it partners effectively throughout the organization, delivering excellent, proactive information, planning, analysis, and services. The CFAO and the finance team will continuously evaluate and develop innovative and strategic programs to improve the finance function to support the broader Project HOPE organization and mission.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the strategic finance leader and business partner for Project HOPE. This role provides strategic financial oversight, performs risk management, and annual sensitivity analyses to ensure the fiduciary success of Project HOPE, working closely with the CEO, executive team, Board, and key external constituencies.
- In conjunction with the President and CEO, manage and develop the annual operating and capital budgets tracking the long-term plans of the organization. Work with other departments to track progression derived from the revenue goals of the long-term plans.
- Oversee financial forecasting, cash flow management, and risk assessment to support informed decision-making.
- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses, in both quantitative and qualitative terms, to the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
- Manage Project HOPE’s NICRA and overhead pool and lead negotiations with USAID on our NICRA rate.
- Manage a complex organization with multiple government funding sources, fundraising and grant revenue, various business models and multiple entities requiring complex compliance and regulatory reporting.
- Partner with the General Counsel and Internal Auditor on risk assessment, compliance and tax matters.
- Ensure that revenue streams are budgeted, monitored, and tracked by creating and regularly reconciling annual business plans with primary revenue generators.
- Provide oversight and control of Project HOPE’s investment portfolio and ensure compliance with investment policy.
- Manage relationships and communications with financial institutions, external auditors, and other stakeholders. Oversee the production of financial statements, tax documents, and other financial regulatory documents.
- Ensure global financial controls are up-to-date and meet changing audit and/or funder requirements.
- Support President and CEO and Senior Leadership Team in maintaining a strong governance structure including a positive and inspirational ‘Tone at the Top’ which is strongly aligned with HOPE values.
- Lead, attract, manage, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performing Project HOPE finance team to optimize performance and support organizational strategy.
- Provide strategic oversight for the implementation of NetSuite globally, including additional integration and automation opportunities.
- Provide strategic oversight to the Information Technology team, to ensure sufficient systems are in place to monitor and protect the organization’s systems of operation, including data security.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to finance and administration. Continually assess the company’s financial strategies to ensure they remain compliant with regulatory, operational, and legal requirements/standards in countries where Project HOPE works.
- Identify, review and report on areas of potential organizational risk. Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate these financial risks.
- Provide strategic oversight of the Grants & Contracts team to ensure adequate systems are in place to monitor the individual requirements of various grants & contracts.
- Provide management of the Chief Acceleration Officer, and partner with different departments and the Senior Leadership to determine operations, systemic and procedural improvements needed to increase efficiencies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- The CFAO candidate has led an enterprise-wide finance function or will have served as a senior finance business leader/partner for a significant business unit.
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10+ years of progressive technical, operational, and strategic non-profit financial management experience of a mid-large sized organization.
- Prior global work experience required.
- Experience integrating the finance function into all aspects of the organization, including deeply engaging with the core programmatic and fundraising functions.
- Experience working closely with the President & CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board in developing strategy, best practices, and policy of a comparable / larger organization.
- Demonstrated success in leading / delivering core finance processes, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, reporting, controls, FP&A, treasury services, accounts payable/receivable, and revenue processing.
- Demonstrated strong balance of hands-on operational / technical finance management and strategic financial leadership. Able to stay close to the details while also able to contribute at a broader level.
- Familiarity with USG donor, grant management, fundraising, and donor reporting.
- Understanding of, and familiarity with domestic and international legal, regulatory, reporting and tax aspects of not-for-profit enterprises, particularly regarding issues in foreign jurisdictions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology systems and requirements to effectively oversee the IT infrastructure for a global organization.
- Thrives operating in a fast-paced and demanding environment; ability to pivot in response to growth and organizational priorities. Considered an effective change agent and sponsor of best practices and business growth.
- Strong management skills, working with diverse teams and cultures.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that resonate well with both financially oriented and less financially oriented audiences and individuals. Confident and effective at communicating across all levels of the organization, presenting to Boards and other diverse external constituencies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong listening skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to lead through influence and by example.
- Consistent track record of attracting, motivating, mentoring, developing, and retaining high performing accounting and finance talent at all levels, both on an individual and team basis.
- Demonstrated engagement and initiative with organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts both internally and externally.
- A deep commitment to the overall mission of the organization. Passion and respect for the global health issues that affect the organization’s work. Ability to quickly become conversant in the organization’s work and to communicate with all relevant constituencies.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in accounting or finance or a related field. CPA required. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or MS, Accounting) is preferred but not required.
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be provided to attract outstanding candidates.
Project HOPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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