Deadline: Ongoing
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) are currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Director in New York, United States.
The finance director will report directly to the executive director, and lead a three-person finance department.
PHR exists to stop mass atrocities (crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes) and acts that cause severe physical or mental harm to individuals.
Key Jobs Responsibility
The Finance Director will perform the following functions-
- Managing PHR’s revenues, expenditures, cash flow, and investments.
- Producing internal and external financial reporting.
- Effectively communicating PHR’s financial results to multiple constituents – staff, board, donors, rating agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Translating financial data into useful, actionable information that supports strategic planning and ongoing decision making.
- Overseeing and leading the banking and cash management functions.
- Working collaboratively with other departments in developing and maintaining appropriate financial internal control processes to ensure accountability and transparency of financial operations, including compliance with all government and private grant regulations.
- Supporting the work of the Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance committees and working with the audit function of PHR to meet its regulatory and fiduciary obligations.
- Leading opportunities for improved cash and cost management processes and oversight.
- Ensuring that spending policies and procedures support exceptional stewardship of donor funds.
Benefits
PHR offers industry-leading employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and very generous vacation leave.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- An undergraduate degree is required; a CPA and/or MBA in accounting and finance, desirable.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, and managing internal controls.
- Solid GAAP and reporting skills coupled with strong analytical and budgetary experience, knowledge of fund accounting, and grants management.
- Strong decision making, problem-solving, and administrative skills.
- Well-honed strategic thinking skills and the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.
- Ability to set a clear and compelling vision for the finance function of PHR and how it can best service the overall goals of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change and results, and to motivate a team around a set of well-articulated goals.
- Leadership skills and comfortable with a high level of responsibility and accountability.
- Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Energetic leader showing passion and commitment for the work of PHR.
- Possess the highest integrity, sound judgment, and an unquestioned level of sensitivity and respect for diversity in all forms.
- Resilience and a sense of humor.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter (with compensation requirements) via email.
For more information, please visit PHR.
