Director of Financial Operations

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States United Nations Foundation Full time
Job Title: Director, Finance and Operations

Join the United Nations Foundation as we seek a highly skilled and experienced Director, Finance and Operations to lead our financial and operational functions. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of international development.

About the Role

The Director, Finance and Operations will be responsible for overseeing the financial and operational aspects of our organization, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of financial management and compliance. This includes managing our budget, financial planning, and analysis, as well as overseeing our contracts and grants management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the financial and budgetary processes for FP2030's $15-$20M budget, including leading the creation and monitoring of annual, project, and funder-specific budgets and leading all financial planning and analysis.
  • Lead the preparation of scenario analyses, cash flow forecasting, reports, and other strategic financial reporting and analysis, ensuring that funds are spent in the way that best advance FP2030's objectives.
  • Prepare clear and comprehensive financial materials for FP2030 donors, FP2030 Senior Leadership, and the FP2030 Governing Board's Finance and Audit Committee; take the lead in communicating and presenting reporting and forecasting to these and any other relevant key stakeholders.
  • Oversee monitoring of spending within each FP2030 business unit and of each funder's resources, making recommendations and taking action to troubleshoot issues as needed to ensure that FP2030 meets hub hosts', hub teams', and funders' requirements.
  • Manage the fiduciary team in supporting FP2030's revenue generation activities, including by preparing forecasts, financial materials for proposals, and other resources.
  • Directly oversee and monitor all FP2030 revenue and expenses received by UNF, ensuring that FP2030's financial information is accurate and timely.
  • Oversee the preparation of financial materials requested by UNF's Finance team, including regular pipeline updates, budget forecasts, and reports required for annual audit; support other FP2030 business unit teams in responding to financial requests from their host institutions.
  • As applicable, lead the fiduciary team in providing overall financial stewardship to the FP2030 Support Network in support of UNF as fiduciary, including preparing financial reports on the operations of the NAE hub and Executive Directorate team and on the operations of the Support Network as a whole.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree in a finance-related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in project management, budget development, financial analysis, and contract/grant management role(s).
  • Experience with financial management, grant management, and/or compliance for federally funded grant awards, USAID preferred.
  • Strong financial and writing skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access). Strong Excel skills are required.
  • Knowledge of Financial Edge, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, and/or GIFTS database programs.
  • Experience in international grant-making, contracting, and finance along with a clear understanding of the international development context.
  • Interest, knowledge or experience in women's human rights, public health, international affairs, or closely related international development field.
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated excellence working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
  • Established reputation for integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
  • Ability to work independently as well as member of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
  • Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
Benefits and Compensation

For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

  • a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
  • group term and supplemental life insurance
  • short-term disability
  • long-term disability
  • health club discounts
  • commuter subsidy
  • back-up care
  • employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.



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