Project Finance Manager – USA

FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Full vaccination is currently defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster doses are not required at this time.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Finance Manager working to support projects within FHI 360’s Emerging Infectious Diseases and Health Security (EIDHS) division.

Coordinates financial/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/mentorship to relevant teams and project staff, to ensure the fiscal well- being of the projects. Could serve on multiple projects at one time. Provides financial management, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget to actual analyses for project funds, and prepares required reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor’s requirements. Oversees sub award management and responds to inquiries and assist in trainings. Carries out project finances to proactively guide and support respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies, and developing strong customer relationships. Analyzes financial data and reports to determine accuracy and completeness. Compiles data and prepares division and project financial reports. Reviews and processes final cost objective requests. Provides analysis and business modeling support on pivotal initiatives for senior management and field operations. Responsible for analyzing performance trends, modeling complex business decisions, tracking performance and communicating results. Ensures and provides financial expertise, critical thinking, and customer service.

Accountabilities

• Has basic knowledge of applicable financial and accounting statutes and regulations, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Monitors day to day financial operations for project(s) within the EIDHS division to include budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Develops, maintains, and improves on financial tools and templates
• Creates, reviews, and processes project budgets
• Assists the Business and Operations Manager in creating and managing division forecasts and budgets
• Supports the establishment of financial internal controls and project governance
• Performs project finance analysis, ensuring work plans are adequately budgeted
• Supports the management of division financial monitoring and reporting systems
• Provides support for field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes
• Manages sub recipient financial report for assigned country offices by reconciling US based sub recipients with general ledger accounts
• Reviews and analyzes sub award tracking system, managing US partner payments
• Serves as subject matter expert for project finance and may lead teams on complex issues
• Has in depth technical and administrative knowledge and is able to defend analyses to management
• Helps to ensure compliance with FHI 360, donor and accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Develops and reports out on monthly financial analysis of project(s) and other presentations, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form
• Analyzes sophisticated project issues and consults with management as needed; works independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Applies expert knowledge of USG and non-traditional funding
• Documents complex or outstanding issues and effectively articulates written conclusions
• Interacts with management to plan, negotiate, and coordinate complex written findings.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of dynamically responsible financial analysis and pricing experience in an international nonprofit and/or government contracting environment
• Demonstrated team leader experience in finance department preferred
• Fluent in written and spoken English; French proficiency will be an advantage.
• Prior work experience working for a USG award.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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