Employment Type : Full-Time
ABOUT ONE ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL Budgeting and Financial Planning Financial Reporting Compliance WHAT YOU BRING TO ONE Required Experience and Knowledge OTHER ATTRIBUTES LANGUAGE SKILLS: TRAVEL: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs! Job Type: Full-time
ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
We believe the fight against poverty isn't about charity, but about justice and equality. Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.
ONE's members are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They're artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.
ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.
ONE is grounded in a mission, vision and set of values that provide a foundation for our work. At ONE, we look for talented individuals who are passionate about making change and who will strive to embody our values. Please take a moment to make yourself familiar with our values and mission statement before submitting your application.
Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all financial matters of the ONE Campaign and its affiliate organizations (collectively referred to as "ONE" or "the organization"). The CFO is a hands-on financial leader responsible for broad oversight and stewardship of the organization while simultaneously serving as a strategic business partner on the leadership team to collaboratively run and further develop scalable systems, structures, and processes to support the overall strategic plan.
The CFO reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), works closely with the Board Audit and Finance Committee, and is a member of the global operations leadership team and ONE's senior leadership team. The CFO is creative and adapts well to an evolving environment and thrives in a fast-paced workplace, while leading a finance staff of seven, overseeing the work of ONE's outsourced accounting services provider, and working with operations colleagues in our global affiliate offices in Africa and Europe.
The forward-leaning individual ensures the financial health of the organization through proactive analysis and sound administration of policies and procedures. They provide financial excellence in a global operation, controlling all fiscal activities in numerous countries in an effective and efficient manner.
Financial Management and Administration
The successful CFO candidate is an accomplished and resilient leader with at least 10 years of finance experience and at least 5 years' prior senior-level financial leadership experience. The CFO candidate thinks and acts strategically, gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership. They are skilled at leading a finance team comprised of accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury management, payroll, and nonprofit tax functions, in a complex global nonprofit with multiple funding sources and an affiliate structure with diverse program areas.
The successful CFO candidate has knowledge of the laws, procedures, and regulations relating to non-profit accounting and financial reporting, and in particular those pertaining to U.S. tax-exempt organizations recognized under Sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The successful candidate is a strong financial professional, skilled, and equipped to provide financial leadership to a $40 million global organization.
Education/Certification
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in other languages preferred such as French and German
Travel up to 10% international and/or domestic
Standard office work environment or remote work environment, or combination of both. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
All US-based employees are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to have open access to the office, to conduct or participate in external meetings and events, and to travel on behalf of ONE. Exceptions to this requirement will be made as required by law; or, for positions that can be performed fully remote; don't require meeting attendance with external audiences; and don't require travel on behalf of ONE. All new US-based employees are required to comply with the vaccination requirements outlined in this policy as a condition of employment.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email recruiting@one.org). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visit https://www.one.org/us/about/diversity/.
Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.