Director, FP&A and Grant Management

Human Rights Watch•Washington, DC

3d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Grant Management reports to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership team. The Director leads Human Rights Watch’s strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis, and grant financial management functions, providing leadership with information, financial insights, and tools to support decision-making, organizational sustainability, and stewardship of donor resources. The Director oversees annual organizational budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, grant budgeting and financial reporting, revenue projections, and a team of seven FP&A and grants management professionals. The role is preferably based in New York or Washington, DC, with an expectation to work from the office two days per week. Candidates in other cities with HRW offices and considerable working-hours overlap with Eastern Time may also be considered. The position requires valid U.S. work authorization. HRW cannot guarantee work visa sponsorship. The salary range for a U.S.-based position is $150,000–$180,000. Human Rights Watch offers employer-paid benefits and is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience overseeing financial and budgetary activities.
At least 5 years of managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience leading organizational budgeting, forecasting, multi-year financial planning, financial modeling, and management reporting in a complex multinational and/or nonprofit organization.
Significant experience managing donor-funded grants and restricted funding, including proposal budgeting, financial forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and donor financial reporting.
Experience partnering with and advising senior executives, boards, and complex international operations.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and multi-currency environments.
Proven ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
Strong managerial skills and demonstrated ability to partner closely with other operational functions.
Valid U.S. work authorization; HRW cannot guarantee work visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree or certification.
Experience in both complex multinational and nonprofit organizations.
Ability to influence without specific authority and build financial literacy among non-financial leaders.
Fluency in additional languages, particularly French.
Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Concur.
Work from an HRW office in New York or Washington, DC is preferred; candidates in other HRW office locations with considerable working-hours overlap with Eastern Time may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead HRW’s annual organizational budget process, including planning, coordination, consolidation, and analysis.
Develop financial models, scenarios, analyses, and management reporting to support strategic decision-making by the CFO, executive leadership, the Finance & Investment Committee, and other Board stakeholders.
Lead organizational forecasting and multi-year financial planning, aligning projections with organizational priorities, operating plans, revenue expectations, and emerging risks and opportunities.
Monitor and report financial performance through monthly and quarterly management reporting, including budget versus actuals, forecasts, cash flow projections, and key financial and organizational indicators.
Perform other tasks as may be required.
Partner with Development and Programs to develop donor proposal and grant budgets, monitor grant financial performance, and ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting throughout the grant cycle.
Develop and maintain indirect cost recovery approaches to ensure full costs are presented and covered.
Strengthen financial systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making in collaboration with Technology, Accounting, Development, and other functions.
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, integration, and decision-making.
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A and Grants Management team, fostering mentorship, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Build cross-functional partnerships across Operations, Development, and Programs, promoting financial understanding and helping leaders understand financial implications, tradeoffs, and opportunities.