Director of Program Development

Grant Finance Manager

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• Grant Finance Manager
• Director of Program Development

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Sr. Vice President, Global Health Programs

The Grant Finance Manager is a project-based, two year position overseeing the financial management of a major Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant to Accordia Global Health Foundation. S/he is a critical thinker who is an integral part of Accordia’s Program Management team and, in this capacity, works closely with the project’s Grant Manager and the Sr. Vice President of Program Development to ensure compliance and transparency of grant activity and oversee sub-grantee financial performance.

S/he is directly responsible for the accurate compilation of grant-specific financial statements and related narratives.

The Grant Finance Manager is also responsible for drafting related sub grant agreements and monitoring sub grantee fiscal performance and reporting compliance. Desired candidate will not only have the ability to prepare, audit, and closely monitor grant budgets but will also be able to interpret program fiscal activity for both financially inclined and non-financial members of senior management.

• Support and enhance relationship with project staff by servicing financial needs and monitoring grant spending so that the financial aspects of the grant programs are fully considered in operational decisions
• Manage the financial aspect of relationships with grantor including the preparation and submission of grant drawdown requests and other financial reports as required by the grantor
• Supervise the financial relationship with sub grantees including drafting and monitoring sub grant agreements to ensure fiscal compliance with grantor requirements and/or regulations
• Establish and document appropriate grant finance procedures for incorporation into Accordia’s body of policy and procedure manuals
• Routinely compare budget projections with actual program spending in order to identify potential areas of concern and recommend necessary budget modifications based on project development
• Complete indirect cost analyses as applicable
• Handle all necessary fiscal grant close out activities including final reports and financials statements
• Create ad hoc and management reports and perform other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree in relevant field preferred.

Experience:

Ideal candidate will have 7+ years of accounting and financial management experience, including 5+ years of grant monitoring and reporting experience. Strong applicants will have experience in drafting sub grant agreements and in policy and procedures development. S/he should demonstrate exceptional project management skills, a strong attention to detail, and possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment where multi tasking is common.

Familiarity with Gates Foundation grant reporting, administration and/or auditing is desirable.

Requirements:
Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Applicants must have strong computer skills including automated accounting systems, spreadsheets and word processing. Enthusiasm and dedication to teamwork is desired, but must be able to work independently. High level of professionalism and a strong ability to relate to people of all business and social levels is important.

Demonstrated multicultural sensitivity is a plus. Must possess ability to critically consider program activity from a fiscal perspective by identifying important areas to monitor and accurately conveying potential concerns to management team.

Senior Vice President, Global Health Programs

Founded in 2001, Accordia Global Health Foundation (Accordia) is a global health organization building Africa’s capacity to fight infectious disease (HIV, malaria and tuberculosis).

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