Chief Financial Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

International Crane Foundation, based in Baraboo, WI, seeks a CFO to lead global financial management, planning, compliance, and stewardship across international programs. The role directs a diverse finance team supporting operations in the United States, Africa, and Asia, reporting to the CEO and Board.

Requirements include a CPA, 5+ years in senior financial leadership, and expertise in nonprofit finance, grants, budgeting, audits, and governance.

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 senior financial leader.
• Experience with nonprofit financial management, international finance, GAAP, board reporting, budgets, audits, and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
• Lead financial strategy, long-range planning, enterprise risk management, internal controls, treasury, and compliance.
• Mentor an international finance team supporting US, Africa, and Asia operations.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership and board decisions.

Skills

Nonprofit financial management

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP compliance

Board reporting

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage MIP (Abila) accounting software

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.