Strategic Global Health CFO — Resilience & Growth

Path International; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous leave program

Retirement plan

Job summary

PATH is a global nonprofit driving health equity. The Chief Financial Officer will shape financial resilience, lead multi-geography teams, and partner with major funders to advance PATH 2030. The role requires deep US nonprofit regulatory expertise and a track record of transformational leadership.

Based in Seattle, the CFO will oversee finance, IT, and continuous improvement, ensuring strong internal controls, transparent reporting, and performance against ambitious funding goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership in complex international organizations.
• Deep command of the US regulatory environment for international NGOs: 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awards, single audits.
• Direct experience with major global health funders – the Gates Foundation, USG agencies, the Global Fund, Gavi.
• Proven track record of leading finance through transformation, restructuring, or major funding shifts.
• Demonstrated success partnering with Boards and audit committees; executive presence and the ability to translate financial complexity for non-financial audiences.
• Experience leading large, globally dispersed teams.
• Experience in philanthropy and innovative finance: blended finance, co-investment vehicles, restricted/unrestricted portfolio optimization.
• Oversight of AI and IT or enterprise systems transformation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PATH’s senior financial counterpart to the Gates Foundation and other major philanthropic partners: co-investment structures, milestone-based funding, financial reporting.
• Build a financial model that withstands funding shocks: scenario-based planning, reserves policy, and budgeting for diverse funding streams.
• Maintain exemplary compliance and audit performance across USG requirements for a US-headquartered NGO (IRS 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance).
• Lead Finance, IT, and Continuous Improvement as an integrated agenda; build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team.
• Partner with the CEO and Board on enterprise risk, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Skills

Executive financial leadership

Board communication

Global NGO regulatory knowledge

Finance transformation

Global team leadership

Funders engagement

Education

Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

PATH is a global nonprofit driving health equity. The Chief Financial Officer will shape financial resilience, lead multi-geography teams, and partner with major funders to advance PATH 2030. The role requires deep US nonprofit regulatory expertise and a track record of transformational leadership.

Based in Seattle, the CFO will oversee finance, IT, and continuous improvement, ensuring strong internal controls, transparent reporting, and performance against ambitious funding goals.