Managing Director, Finance

Description

Job Title: Managing Director, Finance

Position Classification: Regular, Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options but must be able to work east coast hours (9am – 5pm ET). Up to 10% travel internationally expected.

Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Position Overview:

The Managing Director, Finance, is responsible for leading all finance and accounting activities at Partners In Health (PIH) including budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation and analysis, organizational audit, and policy development. As a critical member of the U.S. Coordination Site leadership team, this position will drive the creation and adoption of systems, tools, and processes aimed at linking PIH’s organizational strategy to long-term financial goals. The Managing Director, Finance will also play a key role on the PIH Board Finance and Audit Committees, supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in preparing and conveying pertinent information to both groups.

Responsibilities:

Team Management and Development (40%)

• Supervise the U.S. Coordination Site Finance Team of approximately 20 people, including establishing priorities, monitoring progress, ensuring team cohesion, and directly managing the leads of the Accounting, International Finance, and Financial Analysis functions.
• Oversee the development of a ~100 person global finance team across ten locations with a focus on best practices in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit management, systems usage, and data quality.

  Financial Reporting (40%)

  • Lead the evaluation of the organization’s financial health and performance in relation to long-term operational goals and provide insight and recommendations for consideration.
  • Oversee the monthly financial reporting process, which includes project management, review of draft financials, development of a monthly reporting package for senior leaders, and presentation of the analysis to various stakeholder groups, as needed.
  • In close partnership with the CFO, develop materials and messaging for key stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to, the PIH Board of Directors, Board Finance and Audit Committees, Executive Committee, and Leadership Council, and play a key role in the presentation of these materials.
  • In close partnership with fundraising leaders, establish clear procedures and metrics as it relates to the planning, projecting, and measuring of PIH’s resource mobilization efforts.

    Organizational Audit (10%)

    • Lead the organizational audit process including preparation of annual financial statements, auditor relationship management, and development and execution of strong audit plans.

      Finance Processes, Systems, and Vendor Relationship Management (10%)

      • Lead the strategy, design and implementation of finance and accounting systems.
      • Oversee the creation and implementation of organizational financial policies and processes with a specific focus on expense management and efficient use of resources.
      • Serve as a key U.S.-based banking contact and relationship manager for several institutions, ensuring appropriate and proactive management of