About Accion:
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build more than 230 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching more than 350 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
Position Summary
Accion seeks an experienced, strong and effective Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will provide strategic and daily financial leadership to a global organization that continues to drive innovation in the financial inclusion industry.
Accion has grown in complexity over the last few years and is projected to continue to do so. In addition to increasing strategic complexity, the organization has the responsibility of integrating and operating multiple entities and subsidiaries across multiple geographies, including Accion Impact Management (AIM), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, created to manage impact investment funds with third party investors.
This increasing scope, combined with multiple investment fund considerations and the exploration of new business models, means that there will be a greater need to assess strategic considerations, determine appropriate structuring, and evaluate the accounting and tax implications. The CFO will ensure proper financial systems, processes and controls, and financial
integrity through appropriate management, planning, accounting and financial reporting, audit, and control/compliance.
The Chief Financial Officer will be a member of Accion’s senior leadership team and report to Accion’s President and CEO; they will liaise closely with the Finance & Audit Committee.
Position Responsibilities
Working with the CEO, CIO and members of the Leadership Team, the finance department, and other staff, the CFO is responsible for the following:
Financial Management, Budgeting & Planning:
Accounting & Taxes:
Audit and Governance:
Accion uses a variety of tools to support its operations: Workday Adaptive Planning, Vantage Point/Deltek, ADP comprehensive services, AvidX, MicroSoft Office Suite, and SalesForce CRM.
Position Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates will share Accion’s commitment to its mission and will embody the organization’s core values of excellence, respect, and passion for social change. Successful candidates will bring a range of skills and experiences including (and not limited to):
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Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
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