Overview
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing health challenges.
Following a major institutional transformation, PATH is entering its next strategic cycle (PATH 2030) with a leaner structure, a sharpened programmatic focus, and a mandate for financial discipline and operational excellence. The global health financing landscape is being redrawn: official development assistance is contracting, US government funding has become structurally more volatile, and philanthropic capital is playing an increasingly decisive role. In this environment, PATH's CFO is a front-line strategic actor and the financial architect of the organization's resilience. This is a newly consolidated role created deliberately at the center of PATH's next chapter.
Key Priorities
- Financial resilience and diversification: build a financial model that withstands funding shocks through scenario-based planning, disciplined reserves policy, and a deliberate shift in funding mix across USG, multilateral, philanthropic, and earned-income streams
- Deliver PATH's overhead commitments while protecting mission-critical capacity and owning the cost narrative with funders and the Board
- Funder confidence and strategic partnership: serve as PATH's senior financial counterpart to the Gates Foundation and other major philanthropic partners, including co-investment structures, milestone-based funding, and joint financial planning on flagship programs
- Maintain exemplary compliance and audit performance across USG requirements including 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awards management, and single audits
- Operational modernization: lead Finance, IT, and Continuous Improvement as one integrated agenda covering modern enterprise systems, data-driven decision support, automation, and measurable efficiency gains
- Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team across regions, cultures, and time zones; strengthen financial management capability in country offices
Board Responsibilities
- Act as the primary management counterpart to the Board's Finance and Audit committees; present results, risks, and scenarios with clarity, candor, and no surprises
- Equip the Board to exercise its fiduciary duty in a volatile funding environment through forward-looking risk reporting, liquidity and reserves visibility, and honest early warning
- Partner with the CEO and General Counsel on enterprise risk, internal controls, and audit readiness
Essential Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including executive roles such as CFO, Deputy CFO, or VP Finance in complex international organizations
- Deep command of the US regulatory environment for international NGOs: 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awards, and single audits
- Direct experience with major global health funders including the Gates Foundation, USG agencies, the Global Fund, and Gavi, and their financial, reporting, and partnership expectations
- Proven track record of leading finance through transformation, restructuring, or major funding shifts
- Demonstrated success partnering with Boards and audit committees; executive presence and ability to translate financial complexity for non-financial audiences
- Experience leading large, globally dispersed teams
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in philanthropy and innovative finance: blended finance, co-investment vehicles, restricted and unrestricted portfolio optimization
- Oversight of AI, IT, or enterprise systems transformation
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics
- CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional certification
Compensation
For candidates based in the US, the annual salary range for this position is $240,000 to $300,000. PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package including 15 vacation days, 11 holidays, 2 personal days, and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; and disability and retirement benefits.