Jobs at WaterAid

All current US positions at WaterAid are advertised below. Please do not send speculative applications.

Director of Finance and Administration
(New York)

The Director of Finance and Administration will define and implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support the financial health and growth of the organization. The Director of Finance and Administration will build and manage effective and streamlined administrative systems including financial, accounting, grants management, information technology, human resources, compliance, and facilities. As a member of the senior management team (SMT), the Director of Finance and Administration will report to the CEO. S/he will work closely with the CEO and Director of Development and Communications in the organization’s annual strategic planning process and the preparation of supporting agreements. S/he will be responsible for Human Resources and Benefits administration as well as general administrative matters. This individual will also serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors and attend Board meetings. Occasional travel to London and field locations in Nicaragua, Africa and South Asia will be required as necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess organizational performance in relation to both the annual budget and WaterAid’s long term strategy. Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the SMT and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget; coordinate with department heads and the SMT throughout the year. Perform all financial reporting, monitoring, analysis and forecasting activities.
• Perform all grants management activities, particularly regarding USAID compliance and reporting requirements. Work closely and maintain positive relationships with donor agencies and staff in the US, UK and local country offices as needed to prepare and review grants budgets and reports. 
• Prepare annual financial audit including coordination of all audit activities and required tax returns. 
• Perform all accounting transactions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Work closely with WaterAid’s Board of Directors, including supporting the Audit Committee and preparing meeting minutes as Board Secretary.
• Design, maintain, and communicate effective internal control systems. Oversee the reconciliation of the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) and the general ledger.
• Manage WaterAid’s investment portfolio and policies.
• Oversee IT providers and consultants to ensure communication systems are maintained and protected.
• Strategically administer and structure benefit plans and advise on employee relations matters; manage new and terminated employee documentation.
  

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