Director, Finance and Administration

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With more than 4,000 staff and collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. Our work is grounded in research and science, reinforced by partnerships, and characterized by a commitment to local ownership, capacity, and sustainability. In particular, we are a global leader in strengthening health systems to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) and national and global health goals.

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Administration Director for the anticipated USAID Funded Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity (IHSS). The IHSS Activity will have an award ceiling between $300m and $500m with a global scope of work, potentially ranging up to 30 countries concurrently. The IHSS Activity will support the achievement of balanced, equitable and resilient health systems through locally-led, evidence-driven, and context-specific approaches to HSS, thereby contributing to advancing primary health care, accelerating progress toward UHC, and improving health outcomes.

This position is contingent upon successful award.

Job Summary:

Oversees, manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of the corporate or program budget and procurement systems. This includes oversight of sub-award and grant management, asset management, ICT procurement, administration, accounting and finance. Manages the activities of the (program) finance and accounting staff at HQ and across country teams. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team. Develops and manages internal financial audits. Develops formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies. Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Provides leadership and technical guidance promoting a delivery service approach to a diversified funding portfolio of global awardsactivities. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Serves on the expanded team supporting Operations with technical assistance opportunities to strengthen capacity and promote country center delivery.

Accountabilities:

• Leads corporate or program finance/accounting function to achieve organizational strategic and operational goals.

• Provides oversight with strategic direction, process improvement plans, financial reporting, budgetary planning and procedures, audit reviews and financial controls.

• Approves credit and billing terms for contracts and manages financial systems used for reporting revenue and taxes in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Identifies and provides solutions to executive levelthe project management team on financial matters to make better business decisions.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency with government regulations.

• Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department project and organization.

• Approves procurement requests and manages financial tools used for reporting program expenditures in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Develops and manages internal financial reviews with country offices teams and implements corrective action plans.

• Develops tailored training plans applicable to the needs of the organization and communicate results of internal review activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with finance operations and management. Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.

• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.

• Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and works well with others.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors.

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results.

• Decisions made generally affect