Sr. Director Finance Strategy and Operations- Health Affairs

Sr. Director Finance Strategy and Operations- Health Affairs, Health Affairs

Location: Washington, DC On-site work is required; remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered for this role.

Senior Director, Financial Strategy and Operation- Health Affairs
position Information

Position Type: Employee, Part Time

Position Title: Senior Director, Financial Strategy and Operation- Health Affairs

Division: Health Affairs

Reports To: Executive Director, Health Affairs (dotted line to VP Finance and Chief Financial & Administration Officer)

FLSA Status: Exempt (determined by HR)

About Health Affairs Publishing

Health Affairs Publishing produces Health Affairs, the nation’s leading journal of health policy, curated commentary and analysis on Health Affairs Forefront, policy briefs, events, podcasts, and more. Published since 1981, Health Affairs is read by federal, state, and local policymakers, health industry leaders, and academics in fields such as health economics, medicine, public health, and political science.

Health Affairs Publishing is a subsidiary of Project HOPE, an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct. These may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination, or Harassment. Together, we reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Financial Strategy and Operations is responsible for directing the financial strategy and operations of Project HOPE’s Health Affairs division. This role delivers timely financial, operational, and business analysis, along with recommendations and solutions, to support Health Affairs Publishing’s objectives.

The Senior Director serves as a finance thought leader, enabling Health Affairs Publishing to develop and execute its business strategy by providing financial expertise and driving financial visibility and accountability.

This position serves on the Senior Leadership Team of Health Affairs Publishing and acts as a key liaison to Project HOPE’s senior finance team and counterparts, including Finance, IT, HR/Facilities, and Legal/Compliance.

This role manages the Health Affairs Finance team and directly supervises the Deputy Director of Accounting and Financial Services.

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversee all Health Affairs Publishing finance and accounting activities, including monthly financial close processes.
• Produce financial reports and materials; review and analyze financial results.
• Present financial information to leadership, board members, funders, and stakeholders.
• Lead annual and project budget preparation and ongoing forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and funder requirements.
• Serve as procurement policy point person and oversee expenditure approvals.
• Support audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.

Strategic and Business Planning

• Drive strategy through a financial lens.
• Develop financial models to assess risks, opportunities, and performance.
• Align financial plans with organizational priorities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Revenue Generation Support

• Support fundraising and proposal budgeting.
• Analyze and evaluate new revenue opportunities.
• Oversee financial administration of revenue sources.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

• Partner with Health Affairs Publishing and Project HOPE Finance teams.
• Collaborate with IT on financial systems, including NetSuite.
• Represent Finance in cross-organizational working groups.
• Support infrastructure, legal, and grant/contract financial review.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and organizational policies and lead by example.

Work Arrangement

• Candidates located within the Washington, DC region are expected to work in a hybrid environment.
• For candidates located outside of the Washington, DC region, hybrid or fully remote work may be considered based on experience.

Qualifications
Required

• Strong leader with strategic vision and a hands-on, results-driven work style.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Extensive experience with accounting and financial management systems.
• Nonprofit audit and tax filing preparation experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of nonprofit accounting and financial management experience with GAAP expertise.
• BS in Accounting or related field; MBA or master’s degree and CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of supervisory experience.
• High proficiency in office and accounting software.