Location: Arlington, VA (hybrid), candidate must be local
Type: Interim, contract
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: International nonprofit organization seeks an Interim CFO to provide gap coverage for two to three months, with potential to extend. High-level responsibilities include:
Advise the CEO and other key members of leadership team on budgeting, financial planning, cash flow, management priorities, and policy matters.
Help lead growth strategy while ensuring strong financial controls and transparency.
Ensure organization-wide compliance with financial regulations and standards, e.g., timely statutory audits, tax filings, state filings and other compliance requirements in subsidiaries and Global office.
Provide oversight of financial performance and work with the leadership team to make management decisions to ensure sound financial integrity within the organization's programs and subsidiaries.
Maintain banking, lending, investment and insurance relationships for the organization in the Global office and ensure relationships are properly managed in subsidiaries by the country directors/local finance team.
Leverage strengths of the current finance team staff, consistently clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in international organization nonprofit accounting and international field locations is a must-have
Experience with complex system implementation is a must-have
7+ years of experience in nonprofit CFO position
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable
Experience managing and directing teams of accounting and finance staff across different geographies and time zones
Problem-solving skills. Willing to face unique challenges
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, especially the ability to articulate complex financial/accounting concepts various business unit leaders
Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with smart, caring professionals who want to make a positive impact in the world