Vice President of Finance

The END Fund is seeking a VP Finance to lead the organization's global finance function, overseeing financial planning, accounting, grants administration, audits, payroll, and compliance across the US, UK, and Kenya. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP Finance will hold overall accountability for all finance functions and will be ultimately responsible for the organization's financial health and integrity. This role calls for a strategic, mission-driven finance leader with deep nonprofit expertise, strong cost management skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for the CEO, Board, and cross-functional teams. The VP Finance will strengthen systems, drive efficiency, and serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with leadership to support growth, maximize impact, and advance the END Fund's mission to eliminate NTDs within this decade.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for the organization's financial resources, partnering with the COO, CEO, Board of Directors, and senior staff to develop short- and long-term finance and administration strategies
• Oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance across all legal entities, including the recently established Kenya office
• Serve as a trusted advisor on financial decision-making, offering insight into organizational growth, operational priorities, and strategic opportunities
• Support special projects led by the COO and CEO that advance organizational growth and impact

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the end-to-end financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and grants management
• Provide expert financial analysis and reporting to leadership, the Board, and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into actionable insights
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements, annual audits, and compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across the US, UK, and Kenya
• Develop and maintain robust cash flow projections and multi-year forecasting systems to support informed decision-making and ensure operational sustainability
• Manage due diligence, contract compliance, and reporting requirements for grants, donors, and major organizational initiatives

Process Optimization & Cost Management

• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and workflows to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and organizational impact
• Implement strong internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval thresholds, to safeguard organizational resources
• Optimize operational and vendor management practices to reduce costs and enhance financial performance
• Partner with VPs and cross-functional teams to break down silos, align departmental spending with strategy, and ensure transparent understanding of financial implications across the organization

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Chief Operating Officer, who oversees Culture & Talent, Finance, Legal and Operations.

You will supervise a team of 7.

You will serve on the Senior Leadership Team and frequently collaborate with cross-functional leaders across the Legal & Governance, Operations, MEL (Measurement, Evaluation, & Learning), Programs, Culture & Talent, and Fundraising teams.

• 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in financial planning, administration, accounting, and team management at an executive level; nonprofit finance experience preferred
• Proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, and administration for organizations with annual budgets of $50M or more
• Deep understanding of nonprofit structures, accounting operations, grants management, and disbursements, with working knowledge of GAAP and 501(c)(3) regulations
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a facility for preparing and clearly presenting financial information to non-financial and financial audiences
• Experience at a fast growing organization and/or startup preferred, motivated by an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and results-oriented culture
• Experience managing finances and teams in a geographically dispersed environment preferred, ideally in a global context
• Strong team leadership and development skills, with a track record of building high-performing finance teams
• Passionate about international issues and public health, with a global mindset and perspective
• Advanced degree ideal (Master's); CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred

Compensation

The END Fund offers a competitive compensation package intended to motivate employees to perform at the highest level by acquiring superior skills and competencies. Our philosophy is shaped by the following guidelines: 1) understandable, 2) fair and defensible, 3) competitive, and 4) flexible. The END Fund differentiates pay based on the basis of role definition, scope of responsibilities, relevant team member experience and geographic location. We endeavor to compensate team members so that they can live with a sense of economic security within their geographic location.

To ensure all compensation and benefits package offers are fair, defensible and competitive, the END Fund relies on external benchmarking data that is both role and country-specific. For VP level, we use global benchmarking to set our salaries.

The starting gross annual base salary range is USD 240,000 - 260,000.

This role is based in New York City, USA.

The END Fund does not sponsor work authorization or visas. All team members must independently have legal rights to work and live in their country of employment (in this case, the United States).

Occasional international travel (up to 15%) may be required to attend team meetings, partner visits, or sector convenings.

The END Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is our policy and intent that all qualified persons be given full and equal opportunities for employment, training, promotions, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.