OVERVIEW

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for ensuring that the organization's finance, accounting, and corresponding technology functions operate efficiently and effectively and align with strategic goals.

JOB SUMMARY

The CFO oversees the finance and accounting functions of the organization.  They will ensure that the Finance and Administration team's workflow, resources, and systems are integrated with and supportive of organizational vision and strategic goals.  They must provide support to the Board of Directors' Finance, Investment, and Audit committees.  The CFO is a member of the Executive Team and works collaboratively with other Executive Team members.  Must also be able to give senior counsel to the CEO and the Executive Team on issues related to the Finance & Administration team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

SENIOR MANAGEMENT (30%)

• Provides senior counsel to the CEO and Executive Team on all financial and administrative issues
• Oversees the development and implementation of financial policies, systems, and procedures that will support organizational stability and growth in finance functions
• Continuously evaluates and improves the staffing model, systems, workflows, and processes to ensure effectiveness, cost efficiency, and legal compliance
• Supervises and develops Finance & Administration staff

FINANCE (60%)

Provides leadership of the finance and accounting functions, including:

• Providing good stewardship over financial resources

• Developing the organizational budgeting processes

• The allocation and distribution of financial resources

• The production of timely organizational financial reporting

• Presenting financial analysis and reporting to the CEO, Executive Team, the Board of Directors, staff, funders, and other constituents

• As Officer of the organization, acting as the primary signer for disbursements, contracts, tax documents, etc.

• Serving as staff liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the Board of Directors

• In conjunction with the Investment Committee and money managers, manage the organization's investment portfolio; oversee and develop policies for managing the endowment and other restricted funds

• Overseeing legal compliance and regulatory filings for Company's U.S. and foreign entities

• Ensure use of innovative technologies to support Company's strategic finance goals

• Implementation and use of other finance tools, such as software, that help support efficient and effective collaboration across the organization

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Participates in cross-functional work-teams and other teams as appropriate
• Follows policies and procedures
• Handles ad hoc projects
• Represents the Finance & Administration team in a positive way within the organization and in interactions with individuals and organizations external to the Company

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the President & CEO
• Direct supervision of members of the Finance & Administration team
• Staff liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the Board
• Constructive and effective daily working relationships with all teams

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

As the Company's representative, the CFO interacts closely with representatives of various financial institutions, external auditors, vendors, donors, and grantees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of nonprofit financial management and human resources and experience managing these functions
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present financial information effectively to Board of Directors, management, non-finance staff and external constituents
• Knowledge of international grant-making
• Ability to analyze systems and create new strategies for improving operational systems
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Strong management skills, including training, mentoring, managing, and supervising staff
• Commitment to promoting the Company's mission and goals, including its commitment to diversity and to women's human rights

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master in Non-profit Administration or equivalent experience
• Minimum ten years senior management experience
• Minimum of five years of experience as a CFO or equivalent at a nonprofit organization