Chief Finance Officer
Building Markets is a non-profit organization whose mission it is to connect entrepreneurs, create jobs, and sustain peace. We are looking for a professional accountant to lead the finance function in the organization. Based in NY, with occasional travel to our Field offices to oversee the local finance teams
Job Description:
As an integral part of the executive team, the CFO will be responsible for the following:
- Providing leadership for accounting and finance function.
- Preparing for external and donor audits, budget management, payroll and benefits, government returns, external financial statements
- Maintaining controls, internal reporting, and overseeing preparation of month-end financial and donor statements
- Working closely with CEO, executive team, finance staff, and budget managers
- Coordinating special projects and other duties
Who we are looking for:
To be a qualified candidate for the CFO role, you must have the following skills:
- Significant progressive accounting responsibility - ideally working with non-profit organizations.
- Experience working with donor contracts and compliance management with donors such as USAID, CIDA etc.
- Strong technical background; Hands-on, strong process and procedure design skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Cross-culturally sensitive.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Ability to think outside of the box.
- Masters in Business or Development an asset. CPA/CA required.
What's on offer
A position in a fast-paced, unique, entrepreneurial environment, as part of a team that truly makes a difference in emerging markets.
To apply, please send a cover letter, including salary expectations, and resume to vacancies@buildingmarkets.org. Please no phone calls. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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