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Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: New York City
Reports to: Senior Director, Operations & External Affairs

Organization

The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise (the “Enterprise”) is an alliance of independent organizations from around the world committed to accelerating the development of a preventive HIV vaccine. Current key stakeholders of the Enterprise include the French National Agency for Research on AIDS (ANRS), the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), the Government of Canada, the European Commission, the European Developing Country Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIAID), UNAIDS, the Wellcome Trust, and others.

Responsibilities:

The Enterprise is seeking a senior-level manager to oversee financial management and reporting. Responsibilities include budgeting, assisting in the development of grant applications, and all financial reporting to major funders. Position reports to the Senior Director of Operations & External Affairs.

• Develops the Enterprise’s organizational budget (annual, three-year, and/or five-year budgets as required) in collaboration with programmatic and functional managers.

• Prepares and delivers budget and fiscal-related presentations for senior management, Board of Directors, funders, and third-party agencies, and explains details to a variety of audiences.

• Works closely with Enterprise senior management on all budget-related matters, including monitoring of expenditures.

• Ensures all funds received are properly accounted for in accordance with internal policies, funder restrictions, and external reporting requirements.

• Serves as primary liaison to outside accounting and auditing firms.

• Develops periodic forecasts and end-of-year projections for internal and external (funder) use.

• Responsible for accounts payable and receivable functions, including expense reimbursements and invoice management.

• Manages all financial and contractual aspects of vendor relationships: collaborates with program and functional managers to review vendor proposals, works with vendors to finalize contracts, addresses payment inquiries, and resolves invoicing discrepancies.

• Responsible for financial reporting to funders and sponsors. Works closely with Senior Director, Operations and External Affairs, to meet funder reporting requirements.

• Collaborates with Senior Director, Operations and External Affairs, on grant applications.

• Oversees sub-contracts and sub-grants and collaborates with programmatic staff on the management of sub-grants.

• Responsible for federal, state, and local-level licensing, registration, and charity compliance.

Excellent benefits including a 403(b) savings plan, paid holidays and sick days, transit benefits and more.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

• At least seven years’ experience in financial management and reporting for a non-profit organization.

• Experience developing and enhancing tools to effectively manage financial resources.

• Knowledge of regulatory, tax filing and auditing requirements for non-profit organizations.

• Five to seven years’ experience in non-profit financial management experience preferred.

• Grants management and fund accounting experience required.

• Experience working with outside accountants and auditors preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop internal and external financial reports for senior staff, Board of Directors, and funders.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.

• An even-handed disposition and flexible style.

• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.

• A commitment to the mission of the Enterprise.

• An appreciation for cultural diversity and a team-focused environment.

Please send a cover letter, your resume and two writing samples of business correspondence to jobs@vaccineenterprise.org with the title Director of Finance in the subject line.

The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.