Chief Financial Officer Kiva San Francisco, CA, United States

Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of MFIs, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Kiva works with MFIs on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems.

About the Job: 

Kiva is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). S/he will provide stability and strategic guidance to the growing Kiva team. S/he will play a central role in the continued growth of the organization. In addition to overseeing the financial health of the organization, the CFO will be responsible for maintaining a strong financial foundation as the organization grows.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Executive management: Serve as a member of Kiva's Management team; participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives;
• Revenue growth: Help pioneer new business models and spot new opportunities for international expansion;
• Operations: Serve as a key leader in running the day-to-day infrastructure of Kiva, with potential to move into a COO role in the future;
• Analytics: Oversee analytics team and the development of tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the organization;
• Financial planning and analysis: Complete analysis of financial results. Maintain regular financial planning reports, develop strategic and tactical recommendations. Assist in establishing yearly objectives;
• Finance: Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. Oversee investments and asset management. Prepare revenue forecasts, monthly management reports, budget, and board reports;
• Accounting and administration: Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems for both Kiva Microfunds and Kiva User Funds.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a BS, a CPA and/or MBA would be a plus;
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills;
• High growth tech experience highly preferred. Banking experience is a plus.

Posted : 02 Nov 2012
Closing Date : 08 Nov 2012

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to jobs@kiva.org

Please mention "CFO" in the subject line.