Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer will be accountable for the administrative, financial, investment, and risk management operations of a global social enterprise with entities across US, Canada, India, and UK. The role will develop, drive, and embed an effective and innovative financial and operational strategy.

What You Will Do

The Chief Financial Officer will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, develop financial strategies, manage financial systems, and provide strategic counsel to the CEO and the ELT.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a proven financial leader with deep experience and evidence of sound financial leadership and counsel, who can apply their expertise towards WES' mission of supporting people to learn, work, and thrive in new places.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and/or commensurate experience that demonstrates exemplary strategic and financial acumen.
• Minimum of 10+ years of financial and operations management with a major company or division of a large corporation or non-profit organization.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive senior responsibility in developing and building out financial reporting structures.
• Experience as a trusted member of an organization's senior leadership team.
• Experience partnering with an executive team and knowledge of working with a Board.
• Knowledge of financial planning and management systems.
• Knowledge and experience with management of an investment portfolio, including working with and engaging external investment providers.
• Experience and management of grants management and funding regulations, impact investment, structured finance, or tax-credit finance (i.e., New Markets Tax Credits).
• Track record of building and leading effective teams; evidence of building an outcomes/data-driven team culture and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Personal qualities of honesty, integrity, credibility, commitment to quality, and dedication to the mission of WES.
• Able to work with and influence a wide range of people and with cross cultural teams, gaining rapport whilst managing and aligning expectations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Tangible rewards to celebrate contributions
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time-off policies
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Remote work options
• Comprehensive training programs
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee-centric environment
• Access to learning opportunities
• Pathways for personal and professional development
• Recognition of achievements