Chief Financial Officer

International Crane Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance perks

Job summary

The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead global financial management and long-range planning across international programs. This full-time role partners with the CEO, SLT, and Board to steward finances, ensure compliance, and strengthen governance while guiding a diverse finance team.

The starting salary ranges from $140,000 to $150,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• At least five years as CFO or senior financial leadership.
• Experience with nonprofit financial management, international finance, GAAP, board reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit management, and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and long-range planning.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and internal controls.
• Manage treasury and financial compliance.
• Provide board reporting and leadership guidance.
• Mentor a multinational finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit finance

GAAP compliance

Board reporting

Staff leadership

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA designation

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Sage MIP (Abila)

Job description

Are you an experienced financial leader looking for an opportunity to combine strategic financial leadership with meaningful global impact?

Join the International Crane Foundation (ICF) and be part of a global non-profit organization dedicated to protecting cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and landscapes they call home. Our global headquarters is located in Baraboo, WI, located on 250 acres and surrounded by beautiful restored native prairies. We are seeking a n experienced and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to provide leadership for global financial management, planning, compliance, and stewardship across ICF's international programs and operations to support our conservation goals.

This full-time position offers a starting annual salary between $140,000 - 150,000. Additionally, you will have access to our comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support work-life balance and well-being.

• health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• generous paid time off
• additional perks designed to support work-life balance and well-being

The CFO serves as a key strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, leading financial strategy, long-range financial planning, enterprise risk management, internal controls, treasury management, financial compliance, and organizational stability. You will lead an mentor a talented international finance team that supports operations in the United States, Africa, and Asia, ensuring financial practices remain effective, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you must be a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with strong expertise in nonprofit financial management, strategic planning, and organizational governance. You must also have a proven ability to strengthen financial systems, support program growth, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership and board decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• CPA designation
• At least five years of experience serving as a CFO or in an equivalent senior financial leadership role
• Experience with nonprofit financial management, international finance management, GAAP compliance, board reporting, budget and forecasting, audit management, and staff leadership

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's Degree in Business or a related field
• International financial management experience
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance
• Endowment management experience
• Familiarity with Sage MIP (Abila) accounting software.

This position may be of interest to candidates with experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Vice President of Finance, Finance Director, Finance Executive, Chief Finance and Administration Officer, or Senior Finance Leader. View the full position description for more information.