HKI is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in New York. Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently has programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. HKI envisions a world where the most vulnerable populations effectively access services and products to prevent and treat blindness, low vision and malnutrition. To accomplish this, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promote the development of sustained, large- scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative eye health and nutrition services. With more than 700 staff and an annual cash operating budget in FY11 of nearly $45 million, the organization has undergone significant growth over the past decade and has a diverse pool of institutional donors. HKI now seeks a Chief Financial Officer to work as a member of a strong Global Operations Team to lead the financial strategies of the global organization in pursuit of its mission. Scope of the Position: With a dual report to the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and the President & CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs financial activities and provides the financial stewardship required by HKI during this period of global growth and development. The CFO provides strategic oversight for financial management, including the management of HKI and HKI Supporting Organization's financial operations and functions, while maintaining strong systems and controls. The CFO closely collaborates with financial officers in HKI's country and regional offices as well as close partnership with Headquarters staff. Working directly with the SVP/COO on matters relating to operations, systems, policies and staffing, the CFO sets and fosters a collegial, supportive and consultative norm with regard to accounting and finance activities throughout the organization. The CFO serves as a financial advisor to the President & CEO, and reports to both the CEO and COO on matters relating to financial status and risk management. The CFO will: Provide direction, hands-on management, and continual improvement of day-to-day financial operations and systems including accounting, auditing, budgeting and reporting. Ensure general ledger, cash management, financial statements and bank reconciliations are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Ensure HKI's financial operations are consistent with approved budgets. Ensure consistency between organizational and donor budgets and accuracy of financial reporting to donors. Ensure that senior management is apprised of all significant financial developments. Provide partnership to HKI leaders by identifying opportunities to continually improve financial systems and policies, and develop agency-wide strategies to maximize diverse and complex funding opportunities, including optimization of unrestricted revenue potential, which includes diverse methods for recovering operational costs. Serve as an advisor on all financial matters, including the financial tracking and reporting of funds received from United States and other government grants, legacy income, in-kind contributions, contracts and cooperative agreements as required by funders. Provide final approval for cost proposals from the field and oversee cost allocation methodologies. Work with senior management and regional offices to design and lead the annual budget process, providing strategic guidance and analysis of growth scenarios. Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting systems and, in conjunction with Grants and Contracts Management, oversee financial grant reporting to funders and invoicing in compliance with grants and agreements in order to secure the maximum revenue. Establish and ensure that effective metrics for measuring and managing financial performance and programmatic pipelines are in place. Work with independent auditors to facilitate organizational, country and grant audits. Build, lead, and mentor a cohesive agency-wide financial team, encouraging collaborative working relationships with each other and program staff. Direct and motivate the Accounting and Finance Department staff (direct and matrixed reports) so that responsibilities are delegated, strategies are effectively and accurately implemented, costs are controlled and field financial and program staff are properly trained. Ensure identification of and compliance with domestic and international regulatory requirements. With the COO, engage in close and direct partnership with the Chair of the Board Finance Committee to monitor the proper management of HKI's investment funds, oversee the development and presentation of the annual operating budget, and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for board and committee meetings. Under the direction of the Audit Committee, and in collaboration with the CEO and COO, support the Committee in selection of independent auditors and ensure that effective and appropriate internal accounting controls are in place. Also ensure proper and timely completion of the Form 990 and timely distribution to full Board prior to submission. Effectively communicate HKI's programmatic objectives and financial results to multiple constituents: staff, leadership, and donors (potential and active). Travel, as needed (up to 25%), to regional and country offices across Africa and Asia. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have: An advanced degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, with a CPA designation preferred, or comparable experience. Fifteen or more years of financial management experience, at least ten of which are at a senior level, including financial planning and forecasting, accounting, budgeting and financial reporting on grants/ contracts within the international non-governmental organization arena. Extensive experience in international finance and accounting on both the revenue and expense side, with specific experience working with program delivery in developing countries. Solid GAAP and reporting skills coupled with strong analytical and budgetary experience, as well as a sound understanding of CFR, FAR and CAS regulations. Experience in reviewing and interpreting grants, contracts, memorandums of understanding, and cooperative agreements, including extensive knowledge of USAID policies, priorities and procedures and other major international donors supporting health development assistance. Ability to speak a foreign language (French) is preferred. Broad knowledge of financial management technologies. Expertise in the following is essential: accounting software systems, including Financial Edge, ACCPAC and Serenic; Quicken; and Microsoft Office programs. Have the "partner- like" leadership style necessary to be effective in an organization of highly motivated staff with a diverse set of skills and perspectives. Foster a culture of engagement and empowerment, convening and leading diverse constituencies from across the organization to achieve excellence. Analytical and conceptual skills, as well as the curiosity and learning agility necessary to be successful in a growing organization with evolving financial and operating systems. Energy and endurance, showing focus and commitment for the work of HKI. TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit: (1) cover letter; (2) current resume; and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) to Lori S. Tiller, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at hkihr@hki.org noting "CFO" in the subject line.
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