HAI is an independent 501c (3) non-profit organization that also functions as a center of the University of Washington’s Department of Global Health. Because of its 501c (3) status, funding comes directly to HAI from donors such as NIH, USAID, the Australian Government, CDC, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and others. Substantial funds are routed through the UW resulting in HAI having both UW funded staff positions and those that are independent and internationally funded directly by HAI.
HAI is a mission driven organization with a social justice orientation. Our mission is to promote policies and support programs that strengthen government primary health care and foster social, economic, and health equity for all. Our vision is a just world that promotes health and well-being, including universal access to quality health care.
HAI staff are responsible for managing global field operations in 3 countries including Mozambique, Timor-Leste, and Cote d’Ivoire. Field operations are staffed by approximately 135 HAI staff working in these countries. As an independent non-profit organization, HAI operates its own in-house human resources department, accounting department, and grants and budget management staff all of whom work both with, and independently from the University of Washington system.
HAI currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Finance. This individual will plan, direct, manage and provide ongoing oversight for all accounting and financial compliance activities at HAI’s headquarters operations and all field locations. This position was created to oversee the strengthening of HAI’s accounting, and financial management capacities to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), legal, and donor requirements, ultimately resulting in the continued funding and successful operation of the organization.
Fostering innovation, identifying potential opportunities and challenges, identifying business requirements for new operations implementation, and creating or revising policies and procedures as necessary.
Conducting an analysis of the current accounting, and financial structure; creating financial staffing models and an organizational structure necessary to support organizational goals;
Developing, revising, implementing, and maintaining new accounting and financial management policies and procedures consistent with the objectives of Health Alliance International, ensuring that all policies are uniformly understood and properly administered. Assuring the integrity, compliance, and security of HAI administrative financial management systems.
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.
Building strong partnerships with peer organizations and stakeholders to provide input into setting the direction of the organization from both an operations and a programmatic perspective.
Staff and Systems Development, & Implementation, and Oversight
Supervising, developing, and motivating HAI accounting and financial management staff.
Enhancing accounting and financial management tools, systems, and infrastructure.
Ensuring secure and efficient global fund transfers and cash management system to meet the program activities and the organizational mission.
Ensuring robust organizational systems for maintaining compliance with all applicable organizational policies and procedures, U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, and donor rules and regulations.
Overseeing the organization’s payroll distribution systems that support the payment of approximately 160 HAI staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Continuously appraising and evaluating the results of the accounting and financial management operations and informing and advising the Executive Director / Deputy Director of findings on a timely basis; partnering closely with HR management, program staff, leadership team, Field Office management, and Board of Directors.
Regularly attend and serve as HAI liaison to the Finance Committee of Board of Directors.
Establishing controls for current and proposed accounting and financial systems, including appropriate oversight and follow through.
Staying abreast of legal, regulatory, policy, and industry trends and emerging issues as they relate to the organization and resource constraints inherent in HAI’s working environment. Assessing and communicating the benefits and risks of adopting new accounting and financial policies, procedures, systems or technologies.
Finance, and Accounting Management & Oversight
Manage the organizational annual budgeting process.
Manage the annual financial and A-133 audit process.
Responsible for meeting all corporate and donor financial reporting requirements.
Developing and overseeing accounting and financial policies and procedures.
Leading and directing accounting and financial management strengthening initiative activities.
Managing the headquarters accounting team consisting of approximately one accounting manager and 1 accounting staff.
Overseeing HAI global accounting and financial teams consisting of approximately 3 staff in Mozambique, 2 in Timor-Leste and 4 in Ivory Coast.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Accounting Business, Management, or other related discipline (a Bachelor’s degree in one of the above disciplines with 2-3 years of experience may substitute for a Master’s degree).
3 years of prior experience in financial management leadership.
Additional Requirements
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant
Experience managing USAID grants and contracts, or other US federally funded grants highly desired.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, grants management, information technologies, with the ability to keep abreast of changes in the international non-profit world.
Must have a proven record of accomplishment with a history of attracting, developing and retaining high potential staff members and building effective organizations
Must possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
4-7 years of prior experience in financial management, auditing and budget administration
NGO/Non-profit experience
International public health experience
Team Building – Effective in providing vision, direction, coordination, and empowerment to multi-functional, multi-cultural teams.
Collaborative Style – Believes in partnering, shares information and resources and operates cross-functionally.
Big Picture Perspective – Possesses a well-honed understanding of business issues, dynamics and trends.
High Level of Accountability – Drives for results, displays a sense of ownership and is passionate about attaining goals and surpassing expectations.
Global Sensibilities and Sensitivities – Understands the changing global environment and incorporates these into strategic thinking and actions.
Respects cultural differences and capitalizes on strengths that can be realized in effective cross-cultural collaboration.
Proactive Problem-Solver – Melds analytic reasoning ability with business savvy.
Ability to travel to field office in Africa and South East Asia if required by HAI, is preferred.
For more information about Health Alliance International, go to:
www.healthallianceinternational.org
As an employee of the University of Washington, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/index.html
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