Overview

We are seeking a Director of Finance and Grants Management to potentially support the upcoming USAID Rehabilitation for Ukraine (“Rehab4U”) Activity). This high-profile position is a great career move for candidates looking for a new challenge or to make a difference in the lives of the people that we support. This position forms an integral part of our organization’s proposal response, with candidates being proposed as one of the faces for a new CAMRIS International project. We encourage qualified candidates looking to support a new project to apply below.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: monitoring and evaluation, clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

This position is a contingent position that is subject to a federal contract award.

Responsibilities

The Director will work closely with the COP to oversee all financial and grant aspects, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. Focused on finance and grant operations, she/he will oversee Activity implementation, compliance, financial management, budgeting, operations and logistics. Together with the COP, she/he will oversee a large portfolio of subgrants and subcontracts.

• Manage all project finances to ensure effective use of resources to achieve project objectives in compliance with all donor requirements.
• Ensure completeness of financial, procurement, and HR records retention and security.
• Ensure financial monitoring systems provide timely and relevant reports to Palladium staff, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments (i.e., cash advances), cash flow forecasts, obligations, awards, and liquidations, to support efficient and accountable implementation.
• Design and implement systems and procedures in compliance with Palladium standards, including systems and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Ensure that corrective action plans approved by Palladium in response to external or internal audits and other monitoring reviews are implemented as planned and scheduled.
• Monitor annual budget and financial projections and develop realistic financial forecasts for proper project planning.
• Oversee proper human resources management, from recruitment, staff policy development, and care for general staff well-being.
• Supervise, mentor and train relevant staff ensuring team members have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; conduct trainings for other personnel as needed, on efficient, effective financial and internal control systems, budget analysis, as well as policy and procedure awareness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or any other relevant field. Professional qualification in CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• Experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, logistics, safety and security, and/or human resource related matters for international development activities.
• Demonstrated familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience managing USAID contracts of $10 million or more per year dollar value.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology as well as principles and accepted procedures associated with USAID regulations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain accounting and financial management systems and ability to build and review budgets.
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English, and ability to negotiate with partners and USAID.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team-based environment, supervise a professional team and ability to interact with a variety of technical, clinical, and other specialists.
• Proficiency using online financial systems and databases; and excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.

CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.