Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

THE ORGANIZATION

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a high-quality support network of 18,000 business founders and owners in 220 chapters and 76 countries worldwide. EO’s purpose is to move the world forward by unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurs. Since 1987, EO has helped entrepreneurs achieve transformational growth through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences, and collaborative learning. Guided by EO’s core values: trust and respect, thirst for learning, think big, be bold, and together we grow, EO’s international staff collaborates successfully across diverse cultures. As an EO employee, you will gain access to the world’s top experts in entrepreneurship, grow beyond your perceived limits, and make breakthroughs as you refine and realize your personal goals. EO’s competitive total rewards package, flexible work environment, and generous professional development allowance are frequently cited as among the most popular benefits of working at EO.

*THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION*

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a newly created leadership role for EO, designed to play a critical role in transforming and modernizing the department for the organization’s next phase of growth. As a core member of the executive leadership team, we are seeking a CFAO who will provide thought leadership and strategic partnership to our executive leadership team, our staff, and our members. It will be especially important that this individual is able to build highly effective relationships with the Global Board of Directors, the Standing Finance Committee and other key member leaders. The CFAO will need to transform EO’s finance function into a high functioning, strategic department that helps drive the organization to accomplish its strategic goals.

The CFAO will play a vital and strategic role in ensuring that EO’s financial, administrative and operational functions are in line with our mission and core values. We are looking for a leader who can promote best practices in non-profit management and transform the way our teams operate. The CFAO will uphold EO values as they work across all departments to create new processes and procedures, operating with the highest levels of integrity and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement financial policies that support the organization’sl direction.
• Partner with the CEO to ensure resources are effectively allocated according to organizational priorities.
• Provide thought leadership on financial implications and risks related to key decisions and issues.
• Oversee the strategic and operational leadership and accountability for the global Member Services Centre (MSC).
• Manage global budgeting and financial planning functions with the executive team, Board, and the Standing Finance Committee.
• Manage a team of finance, accounting, and member processing staff, building out or streamlining the team as needed.
• Lead the partnership with the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) in collaboration with the Global Board and member leaders.
• Evaluate and improve financial systems and processes that are in place to ensure timely incorporation of financial information into decision-making and efficient use of resources.

Financial Management

• Oversee all operational components of EO’s annual renewal project and new member processing.
• Assess and implement financial and internal controls and processes.
• Identify areas for the organization to implement cost saving measures across over short and long-term horizons.
• Oversee the organization’s financial performance and lead reporting activities, cash flow projections, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Oversee the organization’s payroll function, partnering with the People & Culture team to ensure compliance in global practices.
• Implement investment policies and assess risk.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting and financial statements and the external audit.

Contract Management, Governance & Legal

• Oversee contract management function related to employment and vendors, ensuring effective negotiation and accountability.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Provide support for non-profit governance where necessary, such as updating or revising relevant policies and corporate documents and advising on good corporate governance.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of governance, risk, and compliance policies and procedures for members, volunteer member leaders, and staff organization-wide.
• Manage the organization’s businesss insurances and along with other leadership team members regularly assess areas of risk for the organization.
• Oversee and manage the provision of all legal services to the association to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain its operations within limits prescribed by law.
• Support compliance with the laws and regulations in all countries where EO has operations by collaborating with local teams and counsel, including establishing and managing relations with local counsel in these countries.
• Oversee and participate in investigations related to EO’s finances as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Nonprofit association industry experience preferred.
• Must possess outstanding analytical skills and a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience working in an accounting or finance department, preferably within a nonprofit association.
• Promote cultural competency and global awareness.
• Proven global work experience as the Chief Financial Officer or VP of Finance.
• Solution-oriented in various facets of finance and accounting, business audits, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Ability to travel internationally 4-6 times each year.
• Excellent leadership, influence, and communication skills, with experience building highly functioning teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• CPA required; MBA preferred.
• Collaborative, cross-functionally adept to work with multiple departments across an organization.

ADA Specifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global complex environment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Professional workplace where business casual attire is required.