Global Nonprofit CFO: Strategic Finance Leadership

Default Brand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Support

Long-term Financial Health

Hybrid Work

Time Off

Family Support

Learning and Development Opportunities

Compensation Equity

Job summary

International Republican Institute (IRI) in Washington, DC seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial affairs, ensuring compliance with USG and donor requirements while driving strategic resource allocation and financial health across global programs.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls, partnering with senior management to strengthen financial systems and operations in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• MBA or CPA with international nonprofit finance experience.
• 15+ years of progressively senior financial leadership in an international nonprofit.
• Experience overseeing grants and cooperative agreements from diverse donors.
• Expertise in ASC 842 leases, revenue recognition, investments, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, procurement, financial reporting and other finance functions globally.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and optimize systems and policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning with senior management.
• Manage cash, liquidity, debt, banking relationships, and compliance.
• Oversee internal financial controls and ensure USG donor compliance.
• Mentor and develop the finance team and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring & coaching

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

People management

Education

MBA or CPA

Tools

JAMIS Prime

Vena

Concur

Agiloft

Job description

International Republican Institute (IRI) in Washington, DC seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial affairs, ensuring compliance with USG and donor requirements while driving strategic resource allocation and financial health across global programs.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls, partnering with senior management to strengthen financial systems and operations in a mission-driven environment.