Business Official/Finance Manager

FHI 360 is seeking a qualified candidate who will serve as the Business Official (BO) for a potential US CDC-funded work that seeks to build upon activities to support Global Health Security (GHS) through implementation of programs and activities that focus on protecting and improving health globally through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions.  This work will build on lessons learned from the global COVID outbreak and other significant public health events. The main outcomes of this work are to: a) Improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; b) Improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting characterizing, and reporting emerging biological threats; c) Responding rapidly and effectively to public health threats of international concern.

Job Summary:

If the prospective project is awarded to FHI 360, the Business Official will support a US CDC funded project managing, preparing, administering and directing the control of the budget. They will manage the activities of the financial analyst staff. They will review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to the project director and/or the project’s senior management team. They will assist with development and management of the project’s internal financial audits. They may develop formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to project and other FHI 360’s program management and regulatory compliance agencies. They will provide leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may also be required. Experience in comprehensive management of business support and compliance functions in organizations funded via government, contracts and grants, foundation, and commercial sources. They will select, develop and evaluate relevant personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. **This position is contingent upon award and donor approval.

Accountabilities:

• Reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast.
• Provides recommendations and consults with management on financial projects and compliances.
• Participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis.
• Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
• Oversees cash flow forecasting ensuring liquidity for operations in the project supported countries.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
• Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies in the project supported countries.
• Leads risk management teams and initiatives and oversees project related insurance and liability coverage
• Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
• 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 work will with others.
• Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
• Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
• Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
• Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems moderately 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 company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Career level” manager.
• Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery.
• Reports to the Principal Investigator

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.