Anders Mantius

Director of Finance | Former U.S. Diplomat | International Operations & Strategy

United States

About

Finance and foreign affairs leader with 15+ years of experience advancing U.S. policy objectives and driving private-sector performance globally. Proven record of strategic, diplomatic, and financial leadership across complex international environments, overseeing large-scale operations, budgets, and cross-functional initiatives.

Experience

  • Director of Finance – Safran Test Cells at Safran
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • USAID (14 yrs 9 mos)
    • Foreign Service Officer
      Nov 2010 - Jul 2025 · 14 yrs 9 mos

    • Deputy Director, Good Governance Strategy and Programs
      Nov 2022 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Led execution of a $120 million governance and security portfolio, supporting legal reforms, crime prevention programs, human rights, and anti-corruption initiatives that strengthened U.S.–Mexico cooperation and improved institutional accountability.

    • Deputy Director, Good Governance Strategy and Programs
      Feb 2018 - Feb 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Directed the design, technical oversight, and execution of a $100+ million, five-year governance strategy advancing Indo-Pacific priorities in accountability, civil society engagement, and public sector reform.

  • Audit Associate at Deloitte
    Sep 2009 - Oct 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Prepared and reviewed financial statements and internal controls to verify compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations, ensuring accuracy across balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements.

  • Learning Abroad Outreach Specialist at University of Minnesota
    Sep 2008 - May 2009 · 9 mos

    Advanced the Learning Abroad Center’s outreach efforts, resulting in greater student participation in study abroad programs.

  • Audit Intern at Deloitte
    Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 · 3 mos