JSI is Hiring a Finance and Operations Manager - CHISU Project Near Boston, MA
Location: Any US Office including Boston, MA Position Category: Direct hire, paid in US Posting Date: 06/21/2024 Deadline Date: 07/07/2024 DescriptionJSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world over the last forty years. JSI is currently seeking a Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) for the USAID-funded Country Health Information System and Data Use (CHISU) global cooperative agreement. CHISU is a project designed to enhance host country capacity to produce high-quality health information, to optimally manage this information, and to institutionalize evidence-based decision-making. The project works with USAID- supported host country health managers, health workers, and other stakeholders to strengthen the enabling environment of health information management and strategic planning in order to: improve harmonization of fragmented information systems, reduce duplication of data collection, and improve monitoring and tracking of a country’s own health trends and priorities. The Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) focuses on all activities related to the successful, effective and efficient management of financial resources, operational systems, and award compliance for the CHISU Project. The Finance & Operations Manager supports the financial and operations management for the CHISU project and ensuring that the systems, policies, and procedures are in line with JSI standards and in compliance with donor funding requirements. As requested, the FOM may provide support to the International Division (ID) Center initiatives, capacity building of F&O staff, and contributes to new business development. The FOM is supervised by the Senior Finance & Operations Manager or the Director of Finance and Operations. The FOM may supervise staff in the US and in project offices as needed. ResponsibilitiesFinance & Operations
Provide direct support to project staff (US-based and project offices) on financial, operational, and compliance functions. Assist project teams in solving challenges as they arise and tailored to the project implementation context;
Ensure compliance and consistent application with JSI’s policies and procedures in implementation of all Project and Center activities;
Supervise, mentor, and train staff with core finance and operations responsibilities both in the US and project offices, as requested;
Review of routine financial processes including cash flow and wires, workplan budgets and LOE tracking, financial reports and invoices;
Review field accounts supporting documentation and provide support in Quickbooks and FieldLink for the month end closing;
Apply an in-depth understanding of project agreements and approval requirements to ensure compliance with donor requirements;
Support preparation and tracking of project budgets and proactively address any issues with the SFOM and F&O Director(s);
Support mid-term financial and operations internal reviews;
Liaise with Human Resources on issues related to project administration and US-hire personnel management, ensuring that all relevant JSI HR policies and requirements are met;
As requested, provide HR support with issues related to project office human resources, including CCN staff hiring, salary negotiation and finalization of local hire agreements, and compliance with local labor laws;
Prepare and monitor expatriate staff allowances and prepare payments;
Provide procurement support, including sub-award/grants management (conducting pre-award assessments/ongoing monitoring, reviewing subagreements and modifications, reviewing grants manuals, approving invoices);
Prepare vendor contracts, subcontracts and consulting agreements. Ensure timely submission, review and approval of purchase orders, expenses reports, payments to vendors, consultants, and subcontractors;
Support project inventory and provide guidance on disposition procedures.
Manage and participate in the start-up and close-out of projects and field offices; and
Serve as signatory on assigned projects and Centers as per JSI’s signatory policy.
Track project’s portfolio cost-share and work with country offices in capturing and generating cost share.
International Division Support
Serve as lead budgeter or reviewer on ID proposal budgets as needed;
As requested, onboard new F&O staff in all areas of Finance & Operations tasks;
Work with corporate departments with issues related to office administration, IT, compliance and fraud management, accounting, human resources, and ensure coordination with other Centers and Projects to ensure consistent standards and shared understanding and application of systems;
Supervise Finance and Program Officers, as requested. Ensures continuous training and improvement process is in place for staff to promote career growth; and
Other division tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience providing finance and operations management support.
Languages: English fluency required, French fluency preferred;
Strong financial management and budgeting skills;
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred;
Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred;
Experience managing subawards preferred;
Ability to work independently, take initiative and problem solve;
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities;
Dynamic team player with strong multicultural communication skills;
Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail;
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel;
Willing and able to travel internationally, if needed; and
Authorized to work in the US.
Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 07/07/2024.No phone calls please. Principals only please.