Deputy Chief Financial Officer World Vision
United States of America (the) - Monrovia, California
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is a key supporting role for the Chief Financial Officer and assists the CFO in managing the Financial Planning and Analysis function, and the Financial Reporting Service Center in Manilla. The position also plays a key role in the development and maturation of financial forecasting and planning systems at the Global Centre and at the National Office level. In addition, the position provides a key interface between various other parts of the global finance function and the financial reporting and forecasting infrastructure, including but not limited to Global Treasury, Field Finance and Operations, and the Corporate Controller’s office.
The position also provides an interface between Global Finance and other Global Centre functions such as People and Culture, Global Supply Chain Management and Fleet management in so far as providing linkages with systems (such as the PCIS system in P&C) and initiatives in those areas and either the National Office or Global Centre finance functions. This role functions as the “right hand” of the CFO and is heavily involved in strategic, budgeting and planning activities.
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer will provide the leadership and direction to ensure the development of relevant financial information, and timely financial budgeting and planning and financial reporting for senior leadership, the WVI board, and key stakeholders around the partnership. The Deputy CFO will assist the CFO in managing and controlling the organization’s financial processes, making the necessary changes to upgrade and improve process, policies or procedures, and develop his/her team.
The DCFO will ensure alignment with the mission, core values, partnership policies and strategies of World Vision and will champion the financial and ethical integrity of World Vision’s ministries, serving as an effective leader of responsible change. And, he/she will ensure accountability and compliance with applicable legal, governmental and regulatory requirements.
The Deputy CFO will also undertake special projects at the direction of the CFO in areas of financial systems development, Global Treasury, Vision Fund (World Vision’ Microfinance entity) and other areas to be determined.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Ensure the financial infrastructure is stable and supports the demands of future growth.
•Proactively challenge the organization to a faithful stewardship of resources, striking a God-honoring balance between the constituents we serve: donors who provide resources; those in need who receive resources; and our employees and other partners who deliver resources.
•Establish reporting, monitoring, and accountability systems that will ensure highest standards of financial integrity are being attained. Protect the assets entrusted to the organization; ensuring liquid assets are invested productively and in alignment with World Vision’s investment policy.
•Help provide strategic analysis and support to the resource allocation process of the Partnership. Ensure that resources are aligned as designated by donors, and that maximum benefit is realized by those we serve.
•Collaborate with a wide range of Partnership employees from differing cultures, using effective communication and influencing skills to gain support for positive change initiatives.
•Build the global financial team by attracting and retaining gifted people who are called to serve World Vision.
•Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•An undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics (or international equivalent).
•MBA and/or C.P.A (or international equivalent).
•Evidence of professional accomplishments external to work life.
•International work experience or exposure.
•Treasury and currency exchange management experience.
•Experience working in US Federal Government, EU or other national finance, policy or humanitarian agencies of non-US governments.
•Experience in major international accounting or management consulting firm or multinational firm is required.
•Large not-for-profit organization or experience with global companies or organizations.
•Understanding of and belief in a federal model of organization, which requires leadership to be collaborative and consultative.
•Senior leadership in strategic financial management.
•Banking or micro-enterprise experience would be an advantage.
•Strong general management capabilities
Core Competencies:
SELF-MANAGING CAPABILITIES:
•Models good ethics and principles in actions and lifestyle.
•Prioritizes spiritual growth and care of staff.
•Contributes to corporate spirituality.
•Models kingdom values in organizational life.
•Coach’s staff to high levels of performance.
•Is self-aware and acknowledges strengths and weaknesses and puts appropriate support staff or systems in place to ensure overall effectiveness.
RELATIONAL CAPABILITIES:
•Treats others with honor and respect.
•Inspires open and trusting networks of relationships.
•Forms long-term cooperative relationships.
•Models global thinking and local action.
•Takes initiative to resolve differences and conflicts.
•Inspires high levels of team performance.
•Proactively builds diverse teams and partnerships.
•Uses different styles to impact different individuals or groups.
•Provides forums for staff to raise their concerns.
•Takes a persuasive stand on difficult issues.
ACHIEVING CAPABILITIES:
•Can operate in a hands-on manner in a lean organization with limited resources and budgets.
•Ensures a high-level of quality and customer service.
•Develops a culture of excellence.
•Encourages and supports initiative, impact and drive.
•Develops high levels of credibility and accountability.
•Measures performance against standards.
•Leads with transparency and stays accountable.
•Sets high standards and monitors compliance.
•Ensures personal verbal communication is clear and convincing.
•Keeps staff and other groups well informed.
•Stays open to internal and external feedback.
THINKING CAPABILITIES:
•Identifies critical issues facing the organization.
•Leads effective long and short term planning.
•Stays alert to trends and responds appropriately.
•Develops strategic directions based on careful research.
•Prioritizes and uses resources for the greatest impact.
•Contextualizes technical skills and outputs to industry requirements.
•Actively maintains current industry knowledge.
•Builds on WV experience to contribute to policy debate and development, including national, international and donor standards, guidelines and procedures.
•Personal presence, confidence, and professional competence necessary to represent the company with internal and external executives, and the ability to act as a presenter for the company.
•Process-oriented with the need to drive results.
•Excellent communication skills, persuasive and patient.
•Uncompromising professional integrity and personal values/character that are beyond reproach.
•Strong leader with an open and direct style, one who practices participative management and team building.
•A forward-thinking and strategic financial professional.
•Determined, innovative, and flexible with a strong work ethic. A person having a sense of urgency.
•Well-rounded business executive that can assist in the company’s growth and development.
•Must be culturally and philosophically compatible with the values and mission statement of the organization.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is a key supporting role for the Chief Financial Officer and assists the CFO in managing the Financial Planning and Analysis function, and the Financial Reporting Service Center in Manilla. The position also plays a key role in the development and maturation of financial forecasting and planning systems at the Global Centre and at the National Office level. In addition, the position provides a key interface between various other parts of the global finance function and the financial reporting and forecasting infrastructure, including but not limited to Global Treasury, Field Finance and Operations, and the Corporate Controller’s office.
The position also provides an interface between Global Finance and other Global Centre functions such as People and Culture, Global Supply Chain Management and Fleet management in so far as providing linkages with systems (such as the PCIS system in P&C) and initiatives in those areas and either the National Office or Global Centre finance functions. This role functions as the “right hand” of the CFO and is heavily involved in strategic, budgeting and planning activities.
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer will provide the leadership and direction to ensure the development of relevant financial information, and timely financial budgeting and planning and financial reporting for senior leadership, the WVI board, and key stakeholders around the partnership. The Deputy CFO will assist the CFO in managing and controlling the organization’s financial processes, making the necessary changes to upgrade and improve process, policies or procedures, and develop his/her team.
The DCFO will ensure alignment with the mission, core values, partnership policies and strategies of World Vision and will champion the financial and ethical integrity of World Vision’s ministries, serving as an effective leader of responsible change. And, he/she will ensure accountability and compliance with applicable legal, governmental and regulatory requirements.
The Deputy CFO will also undertake special projects at the direction of the CFO in areas of financial systems development, Global Treasury, Vision Fund (World Vision’ Microfinance entity) and other areas to be determined.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Ensure the financial infrastructure is stable and supports the demands of future growth.
•Proactively challenge the organization to a faithful stewardship of resources, striking a God-honoring balance between the constituents we serve: donors who provide resources; those in need who receive resources; and our employees and other partners who deliver resources.
•Establish reporting, monitoring, and accountability systems that will ensure highest standards of financial integrity are being attained. Protect the assets entrusted to the organization; ensuring liquid assets are invested productively and in alignment with World Vision’s investment policy.
•Help provide strategic analysis and support to the resource allocation process of the Partnership. Ensure that resources are aligned as designated by donors, and that maximum benefit is realized by those we serve.
•Collaborate with a wide range of Partnership employees from differing cultures, using effective communication and influencing skills to gain support for positive change initiatives.
•Build the global financial team by attracting and retaining gifted people who are called to serve World Vision.
•Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•An undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics (or international equivalent).
•MBA and/or C.P.A (or international equivalent).
•Evidence of professional accomplishments external to work life.
•International work experience or exposure.
•Treasury and currency exchange management experience.
•Experience working in US Federal Government, EU or other national finance, policy or humanitarian agencies of non-US governments.
•Experience in major international accounting or management consulting firm or multinational firm is required.
•Large not-for-profit organization or experience with global companies or organizations.
•Understanding of and belief in a federal model of organization, which requires leadership to be collaborative and consultative.
•Senior leadership in strategic financial management.
•Banking or micro-enterprise experience would be an advantage.
•Strong general management capabilities
Core Competencies:
SELF-MANAGING CAPABILITIES:
•Models good ethics and principles in actions and lifestyle.
•Prioritizes spiritual growth and care of staff.
•Contributes to corporate spirituality.
•Models kingdom values in organizational life.
•Coach’s staff to high levels of performance.
•Is self-aware and acknowledges strengths and weaknesses and puts appropriate support staff or systems in place to ensure overall effectiveness.
RELATIONAL CAPABILITIES:
•Treats others with honor and respect.
•Inspires open and trusting networks of relationships.
•Forms long-term cooperative relationships.
•Models global thinking and local action.
•Takes initiative to resolve differences and conflicts.
•Inspires high levels of team performance.
•Proactively builds diverse teams and partnerships.
•Uses different styles to impact different individuals or groups.
•Provides forums for staff to raise their concerns.
•Takes a persuasive stand on difficult issues.
ACHIEVING CAPABILITIES:
•Can operate in a hands-on manner in a lean organization with limited resources and budgets.
•Ensures a high-level of quality and customer service.
•Develops a culture of excellence.
•Encourages and supports initiative, impact and drive.
•Develops high levels of credibility and accountability.
•Measures performance against standards.
•Leads with transparency and stays accountable.
•Sets high standards and monitors compliance.
•Ensures personal verbal communication is clear and convincing.
•Keeps staff and other groups well informed.
•Stays open to internal and external feedback.
THINKING CAPABILITIES:
•Identifies critical issues facing the organization.
•Leads effective long and short term planning.
•Stays alert to trends and responds appropriately.
•Develops strategic directions based on careful research.
•Prioritizes and uses resources for the greatest impact.
•Contextualizes technical skills and outputs to industry requirements.
•Actively maintains current industry knowledge.
•Builds on WV experience to contribute to policy debate and development, including national, international and donor standards, guidelines and procedures.
•Personal presence, confidence, and professional competence necessary to represent the company with internal and external executives, and the ability to act as a presenter for the company.
•Process-oriented with the need to drive results.
•Excellent communication skills, persuasive and patient.
•Uncompromising professional integrity and personal values/character that are beyond reproach.
•Strong leader with an open and direct style, one who practices participative management and team building.
•A forward-thinking and strategic financial professional.
•Determined, innovative, and flexible with a strong work ethic. A person having a sense of urgency.
•Well-rounded business executive that can assist in the company’s growth and development.
•Must be culturally and philosophically compatible with the values and mission statement of the organization.
How to apply
If you are interested and qualifed for this position please submit your resume - alonog with salary requirements to: wvicareers9@wvi.org or visit our web link for further information https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/84E01FD3BD7D692E0025784D0058C6EE?OpenDocument
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