Chief Finance Officer

Are you a nonprofit accounting expert and have experience at an international NGO?

Careers In Nonprofits has been retained by the Center for Reproductive Rights to lead in the search for their next Chief Finance Officer.

ORGANIZATION: Center for Reproductive Rights

LOCATION: New York City, Financial District- Hybrid (3-days week/in office)

POSITION TITLE: Chief Finance Officer

DURATION: Full Time

SALARY: $325,000- $350,000/annual

Is This Your Dream Job? The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the Center’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, general accounting, grant compliance and reporting, and adherence to regulatory and donor requirements as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The CFO provides counsel and support to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals. The CFO reports to the Chief Strategy and Operations Officer (CSOO)

The CFO will join the Center during a season of expansion, growth, and opportunity, as they embark upon their new strategic plan, and endeavor to protect reproductive rights around the world.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years as a Senior Leader overseeing organizations with multiple locations and international operations, managing diverse revenue streams- Required
• Expert in accounting processes with the ability to develop and drive strategic initiatives through an accounting perspective
• 5+ years experience working with executive leaders and boards of directors- Required
• Proven experience driving and managing organizational change
• Passion for protecting reproductive rights as fundamental human rights globally
• CPA- Required

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Finance Strategy

• Establish a financial vision, planning, and forecasting process, to ensure that financial resources are powering the realization of the Center’s mission.
• Oversee and optimize short- and long-term budget planning and cost management in alignment with the strategic plan.
• On a monthly basis, report the Center’s financials, forecasts, and metrics to the Executive Leadership Team to generate insights from financial data to support organizational decisions.
• Report on the financial performance of the organization to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Partner with programmatic and operational leaders to align financial resources with organizational priorities.
• Manage cash flow to meet working capital needs and ensure liquidity.
• In collaboration with the Center’s investment advisors, ensure that the organization’s investment portfolio is managed consistently with the terms of the Investment Policy Statement.

Finance Infrastructure

• Ensure the Finance department is equipped with the right systems, structures, people, and partners to effectively deliver on team and organizational goals.
• Ensure financial tools are operationalized to highlight meaningful insights and guide short- and long-term decision-making.
• Ensure successful annual audits and compliance, including all required tax filings and state registrations; implement auditor recommendations as needed.
• Oversee preparation and submission of timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide oversight to grants compliance including budget development, contracting, reporting/monitoring, and grants receivable management.
• Develop and implement risk identification and controls, systems and procedures for effective operations, and timely monitoring and reporting.

Finance & Administration Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the Accounting, Finance and Financial Grants Compliance teams.
• Provide leadership, training, and support for the department, including directly managing and developing the finance, accounting, grants compliance, facilities, and IT teams, ensuring goals are met.
• Establish a strong partnership model for how other teams will work with finance to advance the organization’s goals.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, international and US financial regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Oversee financial compliance in all international operations, considering local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Manage risk assessment processes, including foreign exchange risks, operational risks, and fraud prevention.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements.

We’d love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. 

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