Overview

Chief Operating Officer

Location: Washington, D.C.

Location type: Remote Eligible – Location subject to manager approval

Reports to: CEO of HealthX Partners Incorporated

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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.

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

What You’ll Do

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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. PSI and HXP reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.

• 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

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

• Thought leader in multiple financial disciplines including, but not limited to accounting, corporate finance, budget financial analysis, contracts, and pricing.

• Ability to manage a high level of complex issues and at multiple levels of a global, complex organization.

• Ability to transition seamlessly between the “big picture” and minutia, establishing clear oversight of both global and country-specific finances.

• In-depth knowledge of donor regulations that impact financial policies, procedures, and programs.

• 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.

• Excellent customer service, relationship building/management globally, and consensus building skills, particularly during times of organizational change and integration.

• 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.

• Experience leading and operating in a shared service center, preferred.

• Fluency in English required; non-English language skills preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Work here?

Our work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We affirm our commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful. Want to be involved in our DEI work? We have a council that drive, sustain, and deepen our DEI practices.

• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit https://www.psi.org/careers/ to learn more!

• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. We offer a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.

• Learning & Development: We are committed to your career growth. Through our job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.

• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, we reimagine how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.

Salary

We ensure a competitive and attractive compensation and benefits package to commensurate with the expectations of this executive role. Base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law.

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For US based positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

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