Sr. Director Finance Strategy and Operations- Health Affairs

Sr. Director Finance Strategy and Operations – Health Affairs

Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) invites applications for the Sr. Director Finance Strategy and Operations – Health Affairs position. This senior leadership role is responsible for directing the financial strategy and operations of Project HOPE’s Health Affairs division.

Location: Washington, DC. On‑site work is required; remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered for this role.

Position Type: Employee, Part Time
Reports To: Executive Director, Health Affairs (dotted line to VP Finance and Chief Financial & Administration Officer)
FLSA Status: Exempt (determined by HR)

The Senior Director, Financial Strategy and Operations serves as a finance thought leader, enabling Health Affairs Publishing to develop and execute its business strategy by providing financial expertise and driving financial visibility and accountability. This position serves on the Senior Leadership Team of Health Affairs Publishing and acts as a key liaison to Project HOPE’s senior finance team and counterparts, including Finance, IT, HR/Facilities, and Legal/Compliance.

The role manages the Health Affairs Finance team and directly supervises the Deputy Director of Accounting and Financial Services.

• Oversee all Health Affairs Publishing finance and accounting activities, including monthly financial close processes.
• Produce financial reports and materials; review and analyze financial results.
• Present financial information to leadership, board members, funders, and stakeholders.
• Lead annual and project budget preparation and ongoing forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and funder requirements.
• Serve as procurement policy point person and oversee expenditure approvals.
• Support audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Drive strategy through a financial lens.
• Develop financial models to assess risks, opportunities, and performance.
• Align financial plans with organizational priorities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support fundraising and proposal budgeting.
• Analyze and evaluate new revenue opportunities.
• Oversee financial administration of revenue sources.

• Partner with Health Affairs Publishing and Project HOPE Finance teams.
• Collaborate with IT on financial systems, including Net Suite.
• Represent Finance in cross‑organizational working groups.
• Support infrastructure, legal, and grant/contract financial review.

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and organizational policies and lead by example.

• Candidates located within the Washington, DC region are expected to work in a hybrid environment.
• For candidates located outside of the Washington, DC region, hybrid or fully remote work may be considered based on experience.

• Strong leader with strategic vision and a hands‑on, results‑driven work style.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Extensive experience with accounting and financial management systems.
• Nonprofit audit and tax filing preparation experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of nonprofit accounting and financial management experience with GAAP expertise.
• BS in Accounting or related field; MBA or master’s degree and CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of supervisory experience.
• High proficiency in office and accounting software.