Global Program Finance Leader Donor Compliance

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee complex financial and contractual activities across global programs. You will ensure accurate reporting to management and donors, align systems with donor rules, and guide country teams in budgeting and financial controls.

You will mentor junior staff, monitor risk, and support start-up operations in new countries while coordinating with partners and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years’ progressive experience providing financial management and oversight in international development program operations.
• Extensive financial or cost management experience exceeding $15M per year.
• Prior supervisory, coaching and training experience.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID, CDC and other international donor agencies.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, FAR, and 2 CFR 200.
• In-depth knowledge of USG donor agency regulations, including USAID, CDC and DOD.
• Knowledge of cost accounting methods and practices applicable to private and federal monies.
• Sub-contract and sub-agreement financial management experience.
• Experience developing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems.
• Experience with international nonprofit organizations larger than $15M and multi-office environments.
• Understanding of contracts and cooperative agreements and their terms and conditions.
• Excellent general management skills, particularly facilitation, team building and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of highly complex financial and contractual activities across global program finance functions.
• Ensure accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting to management and external agencies.
• Ensure financial systems and reports follow Jhpiego accounting practices and donor rules.
• Provide financial guidance to portfolio managers, program managers, finance managers, country directors and partner organizations.
• Ensure resources are appropriately allocated and tracked and expenditures align with available funding.
• Coach and mentor junior finance staff and local partners through learning activities and materials.
• Monitor performance and risk across assigned countries and serve as an escalation point.
• Oversee start-up of new countries, including selection and engagement of accounting and payroll firms.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Jhpiego seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee complex financial and contractual activities across global programs. You will ensure accurate reporting to management and donors, align systems with donor rules, and guide country teams in budgeting and financial controls.

You will mentor junior staff, monitor risk, and support start-up operations in new countries while coordinating with partners and external auditors.