We are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Finance Manager to support VHW’s senior leadership team. This unique cross-functional role will work closely with both the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Head of Development, bridging the gap between finance and donor relations.
Responsibilities
● Liaise regularly with external accountants who update QuickBooks Online (QBO), ensuring smooth information flow and data accuracy.
● Review QBO management accounts, in accordance with GAAP, and investigate discrepancies & budget variances.
● Assist the CFO with various tasks such as account reconciliations, preparation of consolidated reports & presentations.
● Continuously improve financial processes
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of QBO best practices for nonprofit accounting
● Reconcile donor records between Bloomerang CRM and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
● Monitor incoming mail, manage its distribution to team members & deposit checks.
● Take full responsibility for entering & updating donor records on our CRM, Bloomerang.
● Master all features of Bloomerang to maximize its potential for improving donor interactions and fundraising strategies, such as but not limited to, acknowledgement letters, newsletters.
● Record detailed notes on donor interactions and communications.
● Generate reports and insights from Bloomerang to support fundraising strategies and decision-making.
● Continuously research and implement best practices for CRM usage in the nonprofit sector
● Train and support other team members in effectively using Bloomerang.
● Assist with donor communications, including drafting & scheduling sm posts.
● Assist with scheduling both internal and external development-related meetings.
Office Management
● Manage IT related activities, including internet and WiFi troubleshooting as needed.
● Order office supplies and maintain stock
● Assist with onboarding of new staff members.
● Assist with meeting logistics including room reservations, food orders, and materials preparation.
● Send reminders about meetings and track RSVP for meetings.
● Arrange travel for staff members.
● Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
● 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit finance, fundraising office management , or similar role
● Proficiency in donor CRM systems, with a strong preference for Bloomerang experience
● Proficiency with QuickBooks Online for nonprofits, or a strong willingness to learn and quickly become proficient
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
● Proficiency in Google Meet, Teams and Zoom
● Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
● Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
● Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in liaising with external accountants
● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Flexible schedule with the possibility of two days a week of remote work.
● Flexible spending account
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Paid time off
● Vision insurance
Qualified candidates are encouraged to immediately submit a CV and a thoughtful cover letter outlining why this position is of interest, exactly how your experience matches the qualifications stated and what you believe differentiates you from other candidates. Submissions should be sent to:criaz@villagehealthworks.org. Please include “Finance, Development and Office Manager” in the subject line of your email.
Village Health Works (VHW) is a 501(c)(3). It is a social justice organization. It was founded on the belief that global health equity is not a commodity but a right. Currently we are operating in Burundi, East Africa, with offices in New York and Burundi. Founded in 2006, VHW’s mission is to sustainably end extreme, multigenerational poverty in a way that uplifts and engages communities with dignity and in their own context.
Our core values are as follows:
● Every member of VHW’s team must value the dignity inherent in each individual, aspire to excellence in all we do, proceed with boldness and perseverance.
● Compassion and justice must be at the heart of our organization.
● To accomplish the mission of our organization we must be accountable to each other and to our community.
VHW was founded in partnership with the community we serve. We believe that the lack of access to quality healthcare and education based on critical thinking is the biggest threat to development and world peace. The organization uses a holistic model (see our Strategic Plan) to strengthen communities by removing barriers to human dignity and restoring hope, focusing first on treating and preventing illness through primary health care services. We have integrated into and alongside our healthcare programs education, food security program, music, arts and culture, and economic development programs working closely with a strong community engagement program. VHW has built an extensive campus in Kigutu (99 km from the City of Bujumbura) that is nestled amongst lush mountains and overlooks beautiful Lake Tanganyika. With over 500 full-time and part-time employees in Burundi, as well as a small team in the United States, VHW delivers a wide array of programs in a catchment area of 200,000 people within the southern provinces of Burundi.
VHW has invested in two new initiatives that will extend its impact across Burundi and serve as a model for the country and region. VHW has completed construction of the Kigutu Hospital and Women’s Health Pavilion, an 85,000 sq. ft. state-of-the art teaching hospital with surgical capacity, opening in June of 2023. Additionally, VHW has established the Kigutu International Academy, a grade 9-12 boarding school to equip young minds with an education based on critical thinking to prepare them to become the leaders we wish their country and the continent to have.