About the Role
PATH is a leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to global health innovation, saving lives and improving health especially among women and children. Following a major institutional transformation, we are entering our next strategic cycle (PATH 2030) with a leaner structure and a mandate for financial discipline. We are seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to act as the financial architect of our institutional resilience and serve as a credible counterpart to the world's most sophisticated health funders in a rapidly evolving global health landscape.
Key Responsibilities- Build resilient financial models, manage funding diversification across USG, multilateral, and philanthropic streams, and protect mission-critical capacity.
- Serve as the senior financial counterpart to major philanthropic partners like the Gates Foundation, ensuring foundation-grade reporting and compliance.
- Maintain exemplary compliance and audit performance across US regulatory requirements, including 501(c)(3), Form 990, and Uniform Guidance.
- Lead Finance, IT, and Continuous Improvement as an integrated agenda to drive modern enterprise systems and operational efficiency.
- Partner with the CEO, executive team, and Board Finance and Audit committees to provide forward-looking risk reporting and strategic fiduciary guidance.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including executive roles such as CFO, Deputy CFO, or VP of Finance in complex international organizations.
- Deep command of the US regulatory environment for international NGOs, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and federal awards management.
- Proven expertise working with major global health funders like the Gates Foundation, USG agencies, the Global Fund, and Gavi.
- Demonstrated success in leading finance through organizational transformation, restructuring, or major funding shifts.
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics, alongside professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact financial strategies for a globally renowned health innovation nonprofit.
- Competitive executive compensation package with comprehensive global benefits.
- Collaborative, mission-driven executive leadership team working to achieve global health equity.