Program Finance Officer

Established in 2000, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is dedicated to creating positive outcomes for future generations. The Foundation operates in 3 specific areas of focus -- environmental conservation, science, and the San Francisco Bay Area - where a significant and measurable impact can be achieved.

To that end, we strive to attract outstanding professionals who are both passionate and creative, looking for the opportunity to work with various stakeholders to have an impact.

Position Overview: 

We seek a seasoned financial professional for the Program Finance Officer role in our future Palo Alto headquarters. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded top performer with a resume indicating consistent achievement and excellence.

The Foundation's grantmaking is organized around large-scale initiatives in the environment, science and the San Francisco Bay Area that concentrate on issues the Foundation is actively pursuing. Each initiative is composed of a portfolio of grants. The Program Finance Department supports the mission of the Foundation by providing finance-driven analysis and solutions for grants, initiatives and the Foundation.

The department is independent from the Foundation's program areas, working collaboratively with program team members and other colleagues in a solutions-oriented environment. The department works to foster a partnership with potential grantees throughout the grant development and execution stages in order to present reliable financial information in support of the outcomes defined within grants. The department carefully evaluates and monitors grants to:

• Assess the appropriate level of funding necessary to achieve the grant outcomes defined by the program team.
• Assess organizational capacity and growth constraints.
• Assess sustainability of the grantee and the project over the life of the grant.
• Identify risks to attaining grant outcomes; develop mitigation strategies to minimize risks.
• Participate in developing a monitoring plan for the grant that includes financial and outcome monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Outline financial reporting requirements for each grant.
• Define cash flow expectations for the grant.
• Monitor and adaptively manage grant projects toward their outcomes.

Responsibilities: 

The Program Finance Officer will be directly responsible for the coordination of financial due diligence efforts on a grant team and will be part of a department that will:

• Present financial risks, opportunities, and analyses for program portfolios and individual grants.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to the Foundation and Initiatives.
• Refine the Foundation's process in order to accomplish the objectives outlined above.

Qualifications:

• Strong financial evaluation and assessment skills, particularly regarding financial statements, budgeting processes, internal controls, and funding environments
• Experience in a client service environment
• Ability to lead and catalyze strategic thinking
• Project management experience
• Training and coaching experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and public speaking experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and unstructured environment
• Organized, detail-oriented and efficient
• Ability to balance multiple commitments
• Team player with positive attitude
• Creative and innovative
• Personal commitment to philanthropy and the not-for-profit community
• Interest in domestic and international travel
• 5+ years of work experience in a finance or consulting position
• Spanish/Portuguese language skills a plus

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Currently located in the Presidio in San Francisco, we will be moving to Palo Alto in January 2009.

To Apply: 

Please send your cover letter and resume for immediate consideration.

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.