Head of Finance

• IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global. 
• IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition. 
• IFAC and its members work together to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest. 

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to inform decision-making by the CFAO and senior leadership team.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial planning, ensuring alignment with IFAC’s strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models, key performance indicators (KPIs), and dashboards to track organizational performance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) for nonprofits, tax regulations, donor requirements, and other relevant financial standards.
• Oversee grants management and restricted funds, ensuring proper accounting and compliance.
• Support enterprise risk management efforts, maintaining strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee accounting for IFEA and assist with annual financial statement audit.
• Lead the accounting and financial management of the Forum of Firms, including oversight of reporting, compliance, and alignment with IFAC’s financial governance standards.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial systems, processes, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage, mentor, and coach the Finance team to enhance leadership capabilities and drive organizational impact.
• Partner with departments across IFAC to support operational planning, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Partner with various departments to support diversified funding initiatives, providing financial insights and ensuring proper accounting treatment for new and existing revenue streams.
• Prepare financial presentations for the CFAO, Senior Leadership, and external stakeholders as required.
• Support contract and vendor management with financial analysis and risk assessment.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and projects as assigned by the CFAO.
• Provide Finance support in alignment with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery to partner organizations.

• Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field; CPA strongly required
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 3 years at the executive level
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit, international NGO, or association financial management
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Familiarity with grants administration and global financial compliance
• Strong board and governance experience; able to engage with financial committees
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives, boards, committees, external officials, and diverse cultural groups.
• Excellent negotiation, diplomacy, and issue-resolution skills, with the ability to achieve consensus among varied viewpoints.
• Commitment to quality processes and high-quality deliverables.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

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