Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Business, Finance & Operations

About the role

PATH, a global nonprofit focused on health equity, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, IT, and continuous improvement across its worldwide operations. This senior position is central to PATH’s strategic cycle (PATH 2030), driving financial resilience, funder confidence, and operational modernization.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a financial model that withstands funding shocks through scenario planning, reserve policies, and diversification of funding streams.
• Serve as senior financial counterpart to major funders such as the Gates Foundation, managing co‑investment structures, milestone‑based funding, and foundation‑grade reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US NGO regulations (501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance, federal awards) and maintain exemplary audit performance.
• Lead finance, IT, and continuous‑improvement initiatives, modernizing enterprise systems, automating processes, and delivering data‑driven decision support.
• Build and manage a high‑performing, globally distributed finance team and strengthen financial capability in country offices.
• Partner with the Board’s Finance and Audit committees, presenting risk, liquidity, and scenario analyses.

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership in complex international organizations, including executive roles such as CFO or VP Finance.
• Deep knowledge of US regulatory requirements for international NGOs and experience with major global health funders.
• Proven track record of leading finance through transformation, restructuring, or major funding shifts.
• Executive presence with the ability to translate financial complexity for non‑financial audiences and work closely with Boards.
• Experience managing large, globally dispersed teams.

Required skills

• Expertise in US nonprofit financial regulations (501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance, federal awards, single audits).
• Experience with major health funders’ reporting and partnership expectations.
• Leadership of finance transformation, enterprise‑system modernization, and data‑driven decision support.

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary range $240,000‑$300,000.
• Comprehensive benefits including vacation, holidays, personal and sick days, medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a leading global health nonprofit.