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Pedaids

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Pedaids, Washington, DC, United States

Population Services International (PSI) and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) have co-created a parent company called HealthX Partners Incorporated (HXP), under which they and other health NGOs and businesses can achieve greater impact while delivering efficiencies and greater value for consumers, clients, host governments, stakeholders, and the global health sector. This bold new initiative creates new opportunities for leadership.

Job Description

Reports To: CEO, HealthX Partners Incorporated
Location: Washington, DC; remote eligible (location subject to manager approval)
Classification: Full-time, Exempt

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will help to steer the evolution of HXP as a new structure for value, impact, and growth in the global health sector. The COO will be responsible for all aspects of financial operations of HXP and its subsidiaries including budgeting, financial reporting and audit management, grants and contracts, project and country finance support, pricing, procurement, facilities, and global IT operations. This role will include a focus on change management and championing a shared services model. The COO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HXP.

Responsibilities

  1. Develop and execute HXP’s and its subsidiaries’ financial strategy by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements, evaluating trends and revenue opportunities, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement, and accumulating capital to fund expansion. Monitor financial performance and progress against strategy, course correcting when necessary and provide regular strategy updates to relevant board(s) of directors, executive team(s), senior leadership, and staff. Manage the annual operating budget process and ensure financial health of the organization. (30% of Time)
  2. Support the establishment and implementation of the shared services model, working closely with the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) and CEO, driving global operational excellence. Ensures that HXP develops robust operating systems and operates with maximum efficiencies. (15% of Time)
  3. Collaborate closely with HXP’s and its subsidiaries’ Executive Team(s) to enhance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with HXP and/or subsidiary objectives. (15% of Time)
  4. Supervise and develop team members. Make recommendations concerning employment, termination, performance evaluations, salary actions, and other personnel actions. Set team and individual goals. Prioritize, organize, delegate, and coordinate the flow of work. Enhance individual employee performance through frequent and timely communication and support. (20% of Time)
  5. Interact regularly with the CEO, senior leadership team, Boards of Directors, internal and external legal counsel, auditors, and other consultants as necessary. (15% of Time)
  6. Maximize HXP’s and its subsidiaries’ return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community. Serve as chief liaison and manager of the HXP board’s Finance and Investment Committee. (5% of Time)
  7. Embody a commitment to leading change humanely, a strong belief in customer centricity, and a growth mindset. Foster the cultures and values of HXP and its subsidiaries.
  8. 10-25% international travel.

This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. EGPAF and HXP reserve the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
    At least 15 years of relevant experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
    At least 7 years of supervisory experience
  2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
  3. Thought leader in multiple financial disciplines including, but not limited to accounting, corporate finance, budget financial analysis, contracts, and pricing.
  4. Ability to manage a high level of complex issues and at multiple levels of a global, complex organization.
  5. Ability to transition seamlessly between the “big picture” and minutia, establishing clear oversight of both global and country-specific finances.
  6. In-depth knowledge of donor regulations that impact financial policies, procedures, and programs.
  7. Excellent leadership, employee development, and management skills. Including, knowing when to coach, when to advise, and when to provide specific direction related to multiple financial disciplines.
  8. Excellent customer service, relationship building/management globally, and consensus building skills, particularly during times of organizational change and integration.
  9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; skilled at presenting financial information in a clear, confident fashion to a range of constituents with varying levels of expertise.
  10. Experience leading and operating in a shared service center, preferred.
  11. Fluency in English required; non-English language skills preferred.
  12. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English: www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).

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