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Chief Financial Officer

Kansas City

  • Organization: CI - Children International
  • Location: Kansas City
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Senior Executive
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
    • Economics
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date: 2025-05-23

Children International (CI) is a global nonprofit on a bold mission to break the cycle of poverty by investing in children worldwide. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, CI operates in 10 countries, delivering life-changing programs in health, education, empowerment, and employment.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. This is more than a financial leadership role—it's an opportunity to directly shape the future of a global nonprofit. The CFO will play a mission-critical role in driving strategic growth, financial excellence, and operational impact, ensuring the sustainability of CI’s transformative work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support sustainable growth and maximize global impact.
  • Lead all aspects of financial operations, including controllership, budgeting, financial planning, risk management, and compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with the President & CEO and the Board of Directors to drive innovation and align financial frameworks with organizational goals.
  • Embrace digital transformation and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and long-term planning.
  • Mentor and lead a talented team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including experience as a CFO or VP Finance.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; MBA preferred.
  • Proven expertise in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, with a tech-savvy approach to scaling financial systems.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and experience in both nonprofit and private-sector environments.
  • Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) and ability to travel internationally.

Why Join Us?

  • Mission with Impact: Be at the forefront of breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering children worldwide.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work within a supportive and innovative team driven by shared purpose.
  • Professional Growth: Shape the financial future of a global nonprofit while advancing your career.

If you are ready to transition from success to significance and take on a high-impact role that makes a difference, we encourage you to apply.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
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