Director, FP&A and Grant Management

Human Rights Watch•Washington, NY

2d•$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 sound decision-making, organizational sustainability, and stewardship of donor resources. The role 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 position is preferably based in New York or Washington, DC, and is expected to work from the office two days per week. Candidates in other cities with HRW offices and considerable working-hours overlap with Eastern Time will also be considered. The salary range for a U.S.-based position is $150,000–$180,000. Human Rights Watch offers employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and 20 vacation days per year. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization; HRW cannot guarantee work visa sponsorship. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead HRW’s annual organizational budget process, including planning, coordination, consolidation, and analysis.
Develop financial models, scenarios, analyses, and management reports for the CFO, executive leadership, the Finance & Investment Committee, and other Board stakeholders to support strategic decisions.
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.
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 improve 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.
Perform other tasks as required.