Director, Accounting & Finance - Job Description Position Title: Department: Reports To: Job Grade: Funding Full or Part- Exempt or Source: time:

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Position

Title:

Director, Accounting and Finance

Department: Finance, Administration and Information Technology

Reports To:

_{Chief Financial Officer}

Job Grade:

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Funding

Source:

Unrestricted

Full or

Part-time:

Full-Time

Exempt or

Non-exempt:

Exempt

Organizational Overview

CMMB is a leading faith-based NGO focused exclusively on global health care for the world’s poor, by building healthy, sustainable communities through community engagement and partnerships. Now entering its second century, CMMB is committed to integrating and focusing its programming around saving the lives of children and mothers by concentrating on leading causes of mortality in targeted communities.

Building around a new CHAMPS (CHildren And Mother PartnershipS) model, CMMB will work at both the

community and clinical levels in these targeted communities to strengthen health services and address the leading causes of maternal and child death. CMMB has committed to develop 16 CHAMPS sites by 2020, incorporating at least 3 in Haiti, Kenya, Peru, South Sudan, and Zambia. In addition, CMMB will expand its volunteer program to provide medical and business expertise for community development, and will engage with the pharmaceutical industry to help meet the needs of CHAMPS communities and in other areas of need.

CMMB is committed to learning and evolving in order to successfully achieve impact in its strategy, and will have strong vertical and horizontal team structures in alignment to the global strategy in order to encourage

accountability, communication, and effective project management.

Department Summary

The Finance, Administration and Information Technology Department is responsible for the provision of cross-cutting, client-focused services in the areas of accounting, budget, treasury, information technology,

administration, risk management and compliance. These strategic, operational, knowledge and accountability-based services add significant value to the successful fulfillment of CMMB’s global strategy.

Job Summary

The Director of Accounting and Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, is accountable for the organization’s financial, budgeting and accounting functions, and thus ensures the accurate, complete and timely recording, monitoring and reporting of the organization’s financial transactions and related information streams. The role is responsible for the accounting and reporting of the NY Office operating activities and the

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financial statement consolidation of all of CMMB’s operations on a global basis, assuming a dotted line

relationship with country-level accounting and finance staff. This position has direct reports and is based in New York, NY. This role is expected to lead both strategically and be willing to engage significantly in operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

 Assures, with the CFO, the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization.

 Supports the CFO in planning, accounting and reporting on the financial activities of the organization.

 Prepares financial and operating analyses and reports for consideration by senior management, the Board of Directors, and internal and external stakeholders.

 Strengthens and oversees CMMB’s fiscal, internal control, risk management and compliance accountabilities.

 Supports the development, alignment and integration of financial accounting and reporting systems.

 Provides internal problem resolution support and advisory services to include: enhanced business processes; quality technical support; and user-friendly tools & reporting templates.

 Leads and manages direct reports, ensuring clear goals and accountabilities are established and achieved. Ensures individual performance and development needs are met.

Financial Reporting/Operational Services

 Ensures that financial business processes, transactions, reporting and system standards are optimally maintained, issues are proactively addressed, and reports are prepared accurately and timely.

 Ensures internal and external clients are provided demand-driven, operational support services that are responsive, pragmatic and timely.

 Leads, coordinates and manages the annual audit and A-133 exercises, and annual preparation of Form 990.

 Leads the quarterly and annual preparation of financial statements.

 Acts as the custodian of the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts.

 Effectively uses the MIP accounting software and Replicon time management system.

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 Prepares weekly US cash flow and monthly global cash analyses.

 Advises on all financial aspects in donor agreements and grant proposals.

 Coordinates the preparation of responses to queries from governments and third parties.

Financial Services

 Manages the accounting, treasury & budget functions, to include: business processes, analyses and reports that are prepared accurately and timely, monitored regularly and supported by effective policies &

procedures.

 Coordinates the dissemination of all related advisory, technical and reporting support.

 Ensures availability of relevant policy and procedural guidelines and tools/templates.

 Coordinates and monitors the work of Country Finance Managers.

 Oversees the monthly accounts closing and consolidation, and approves all journal entries.

 Monitors revenue & expense budgets on a monthly and quarterly basis.

 Identifies and resolves funding constraints at grant/department/country levels.

 Reviews and approves country requests for cash advances.

 Monitors weekly cash flow.

 Responsible for bank accounts, petty cash, checks and wills.

 Develops and implements standardized budget template (budget clusters and lines).

 Focal point for internal controls and exchange rate issues.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Competencies and skills

 Exemplifies the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior and respect for diversity.

 Knowledgeable of and fully committed to the mission and values of CMMB.

 High competencies in financial planning and management, including US government grants and related pricing approaches and cost management.

 Strong knowledge of financial accounting and planning, budgeting, cash management, risk management, and internal financial control systems. Proven experience in using Abilia (MIP) software preferred.

 High competence in preparing financial statements and reporting for a globally diverse organization.

 Strong knowledge of international financial reporting and accounting standards and proven experience in applying them to produce financial statements.

 Client-focused and results-driven, with strong experience in change management. Essential leadership characteristics and competencies

 Demonstrated strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate these skills into operational plans, adding value to CMMB.

 Excellent ability to deal with and lead change and present ideas that motivate staff to strive for increased achievement of CMMB Mission, Vision and Strategic goals and objectives.

 Excellent demonstrated interest and ability to lead and inspire individuals and teams and coach and develop staff.

 Respect for ethics and fiscal stewardship.

 Established track record of good business judgment and financial acumen.

 Ability to gain the trust of others and foster collaborative relationships. Proven ability to build collaborative, impactful relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.

 Demonstrated ability to model teamwork behaviors and team building skills.

 Strong analytical, problem resolution and communications skills.

 General awareness of international nonprofit healthcare challenges, current issues and sources of technical support and partnerships.

5 Required experience and demonstrated results

 10+ years of progressive financial and accounting leadership and responsibility, preferably in the international, non-profit sector.

 Hands-on knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and Statements on Auditing Standards

 Solid experience in short-term and medium-term financial planning, budgeting and treasury operations

 Solid understanding of non-profit accounting, budgeting and project management software reporting packages and systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Abilia MIP Software

 Experience preferred in US Government grants and related NICRA accounting, budgeting, compliance and reporting requirements.

 Must be comfortable working for a faith based organization. Education and/or certification

 BA/MBA in accounting, business or finance required.

 CPA or related professional accreditation preferred.