Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Direct employerChief Financial Officer (CFO), Business, Finance, and Operations

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About this role
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Role overview
PATH is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Nairobi Country Program Office in Kenya. This full-time role is suited for an experienced financial leader with a strong background in international NGOs and global health funding. The position requires strategic financial management to support PATH's next phase of growth and operational excellence.
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What you will do
- Develop a financial model to ensure resilience against funding shocks and diversify funding sources.
- Manage PATH's overhead commitments while safeguarding essential mission activities.
- Act as the senior financial liaison with major philanthropic partners like the Gates Foundation, ensuring high standards in financial reporting and joint planning.
- Maintain compliance and audit performance for US government requirements and NGO regulations.
- Lead Finance, IT, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to modernize operations and improve efficiency.
- Build and manage a high-performing, globally distributed team, enhancing financial management in country offices.
- Engage with the Board's Finance and Audit committees, providing clear and transparent financial reporting and risk assessments.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including executive roles such as CFO or VP Finance in complex international organisations.
- Extensive knowledge of US regulatory requirements for international NGOs, including 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awards, and single audits.
- Direct experience working with major global health funders such as the Gates Foundation, US government agencies, the Global Fund, and Gavi.
- Proven success in leading finance through organisational transformation, restructuring, or major funding changes.
- Experience collaborating with Boards and audit committees, with strong communication skills to explain financial matters to non-financial audiences.
- Leadership experience managing large, globally dispersed teams.
- Preferred: experience in philanthropy and innovative finance, including blended finance and co-investment vehicles.
- Preferred: oversight experience of AI, IT, or enterprise systems transformation.
- Preferred: advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics; professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Benefits
For US-based candidates, the salary range is $240,000 to $300,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, personal and sick days, medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits. No pay or benefits details are given for Kenya-based applicants.
How to apply
Current PATH employees should apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.