Finance Director 

Finance Director

About Malaria No More

Malaria No More (MNM  https://www.malarianomore.org ) envisions a world where no one dies from a mosquito bite. We are a passionate, multidisciplinary team of global health professionals committed to our mission of mobilizing the worldwide political commitment, funding, and innovation required to achieve what would be one of the greatest humanitarian accomplishments of all time — ending malaria within our generation. We approach our work with an entrepreneurial spirit, continuously striving to add differentiated value to the global effort to eradicate malaria, through our core competencies of advocacy and communications, policy reform and influence, innovative finance, and technology enabling services.

MNM is a global organization with offices in Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Nairobi and affiliates in the United Kingdom and Japan. Malaria No More houses two cutting edge initiatives: the Health Finance Coalition (HFC) and Forecasting Healthy Futures (FHF). HFC designs, resources, and operates high-impact healthcare investment opportunities to mobilize private capital to achieve public health goals. FHF strives to protect and expand global health gains, in the context of climate change, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable communities worldwide. 

·        Reports to: COO

·        Direct Reports: Staff Accountant

·        Job Type: Remote

·        Location: Greater DC area preferred (remote/hybrid)

·        Travel Requirement: N/A

·        Compensation: Ranges between $120K – 160K, based on experience

Position Overview 

The Finance Director oversees a 2-person finance department and the financial management processes of the $10 million-dollar international organization. The position ensures accounting records are maintained in accordance with Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and in compliance with IRS and state regulations.  The Finance Director maintains the integrity and accuracy of the accounting system, ensures the implementation of internal controls and provides critical analyses on grant reporting.

Working closely with the COO, the Finance Director will direct and manage the day-to-day finances of the international organization. The Finance Director will also prepare annual operating budgets, develop grant budgets, track contributions in-kind, manage restricted income, develop monthly and year-end financial reports, track financial activities, cost allocations to grants and sub-grants, prepare for and coordinate the annual internal audit and donor requested audits.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

·        Accountable for the operation and continuous improvement of key finance processes to generate quality, timely, and accurate performance reports, analysis, and                     recommendations to facilitate effective decision making.

·        Directs Staff Accountant and supervises accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations and other ad hoc activities.

·        Prepares monthly Financial Statements and supporting schedules.

·        Prepares annual budget and grant budgets in coordination and consultation with the COO, Managing Directors, and budget owners.

·        Experience leading internal audits and ensures successful preparation and completion of annual audit with independent audit firm and assists in the preparation and                 filing of IRS Form 990.

·        Reviews and implements internal controls and processes.

·        Prepares grant financial reporting requirements, including the monthly monitoring of grant expenses, cost allocations, and fund balances.

·        Assists in the payroll review.

·        Develop long-term financial projections in consultation with leadership.

·        Prepares Board financial reporting as required for biannual Board meetings.

·        Ensure the organization’s financial practices adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including tax-exempt status requirements.

·        Manage cash flow and banking.

·        Assists with special projects as needed.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA or MBA preferred. 

·        Minimum of 10 years of work experience required, with nonprofit experience preferred, including strong familiarity with GAAP and audit procedures.

·        Familiarity with for-profit financial management practices (tracking revenue and expenses, P&L with entities such as LLC’s, C-Corps and loan guarantees to private               small and medium enterprises in Africa and Asia)

·        Excellent judgment, high ethical standards, and trustworthiness with sensitive and confidential information.

·        Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cooperatively and communicate in a professional manner with staff, senior managers, and Board members. 

·        Hands-on, results-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills.

·        Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and efficient time management.

·        Able to adapt to a deadline-oriented, constantly changing environment and to identify gaps in processes and procedures and recommend solutions.

·        Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·        Familiarity with domestic and international consolidation and intercompany transactions.

·        Familiarity with Financial Edge accounting software strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

·        Compensation ranges between $120K – 160K, based on experience.

·        This is a full-time, exempt role and is eligible for MNM’s comprehensive benefits package, including high-quality medical/dental/vision coverage, 20 vacation days, 10           sick days, 14 paid holidays, summer Friday flex time and paid parental leave, medical/dependent care/commuter FSAs, short- and long-term disability and life                         insurance, and a 401K plan with an employer safe harbor contribution. The final offer will be contingent on successful reference and background check.

To Apply:

MNM has hired GRS to assist with sourcing applicants for this position. Candidates are welcome to contact GRS with inquiries or to apply directly with a cover letter and CV/résumé to:

Patrick Shields, Executive Director, and Search Manager

🌍 Global Recruitment Specialists “Positioning You for Success”

Norwalk, Connecticut (CT) 06855 USA

+1- 203-899-0499

Email: Shields@GlobalRecruitment.net

Web: https://www.globalrecruitment.net

Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. MNM is an equal opportunity employer. MNM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.