Chief Financial Officer

What You'll Do

The END Fund is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization's global finance function, overseeing financial planning, accounting, grants administration, audits, payroll, and compliance across the US, UK, and Kenya. Reporting to the Interim Chief Executive Officer (Interim CEO), the CFO will hold overall accountability for all finance functions and will be ultimately responsible for the organization's financial health and integrity. This role calls for a strategic, mission-driven finance leader with deep nonprofit expertise, strong cost management skills, a sophisticated understanding of managing complex finances across multiple entities, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for the CEO, Board, and cross-functional teams. The CFO will strengthen financial systems, drive efficiency, promote data-driven decision making, and serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with leadership to support growth, maximize impact, and advance the END Fund's mission to eliminate NTDs within this decade.

Working closely with the Interim CEO, leadership colleagues, and Board of Directors during a time of transition for the organization, the CFO will provide sound information, advice, and thought partnership on organizational strategies and plans to ensure The END Fund can deliver the greatest impact. This includes ensuring the organization has robust financial controls and due diligence processes in place to offer assurance to funders and to confidently balance risk with the needs of partners. The CFO will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, partnering with leadership to support growth, maximize impact, and advance the END Fund's mission to eliminate NTDs within this decade.

This role calls for a qualified accountant and strategic, mission-driven finance leader with deep nonprofit expertise and exceptional strategic and technical finance skills. The ideal candidate is a proven expert in forensic accounting and analysis, including knowledge of UK/US accounting principles and a proven track record in effective management of operational costs. Ideally, they will have experience working within an international nonprofit environment and with the complexity of managing program-restricted funding streams and compliance needs.

The CFO will also be a highly effective communicator, demonstrating fluency and comfort presenting complex financial information to a wide variety of audiences, and influencing a range of senior stakeholder groups including END Fund senior leadership, Board and donors. The CFO must also be able to attract, develop and motivate a high performing and diverse finance team while empowering them to be the best that they can be. Above all else, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the END Fund's vision, mission, values and goals.

Above all else, we are seeking a values-driven leader. You must embody character, commitment, and competence – with character as the cornerstone of our search. We are looking for someone who leads with humility, integrity, courage, love, trust, and hope, inspiring others through service and vision. Such a leader would also be genuine, humble, loyal, and compassionate – a team-builder who fosters a positive internal culture and strong external partnerships.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for the organization's financial resources, partnering with the Interim CEO, COO, Board of Directors, and senior staff to develop short- and long-term finance and administration strategies
• Oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance across all legal entities (US, UK & Kenya); ensure the overall health and success of a complex financial structure that spans multiple legal entities, global accounting practices, restricted and unrestricted funding, and other layers of complexity
• Serve as a trusted advisor on financial decision-making, offering insight into organizational growth, operational priorities, and strategic opportunities
• Support special projects led by the COO and CEO that advance organizational growth and impact
• Provide clear, strategic direction and leadership across the finance team, fostering cohesion among a diverse team of professionals and cultivating a culture of excellence, learning, and accountability. - - Manage all employees of the department and their hiring, performance and talent development.
• Partner with VPs and cross-functional teams to break down silos, align departmental spending with strategy, and ensure transparent understanding of financial implications across the organization.
• Serve as an active member of the leadership team, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of END Fund's programs and operations to guide financial strategies and decisions in alignment with budgetary and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with other relevant departments to ensure effective and timely communication with donors and implementing partners regarding funding opportunities, including grant management and fundraising.
• Lead organization-wide process improvement initiatives.

Financial Management & Reporting

• With the finance team, ensure the preparation of statutory accounts and audits of all END Fund entities as required, including any other statutory reporting (e.g. annual corporation tax return to HMRC, VAT returns, submission of the 990 to the IRS) and compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across the US, UK, and Kenya. Ensure all audits receive unqualified opinions.
• Lead the end-to-end financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and grants management.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to provide sufficient internal controls and protect organizational assets.
• Develop and submit an annual budget, ensuring that organizational activities are managed within parameters with accurate reporting on progress and challenges.
• Maintain a 5-year financial outlook and robust cash flow projections for the organization and oversee the ongoing monitoring of the budget and financial position. Build in strong forecasting systems that proactively update the Leadership Team on the organization's cash flow position, monitoring liquidity to ensure the organization can meet short-term obligations and managing the capital structure—balancing debt, equity, and internal financing to maximize performance.
• Ensure the production of timely and accurate management financial information for senior leadership, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Board, internal budget holders and donors, translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Actively engage with the Board on finance and administrative matters.
• Manage due diligence, contract compliance, and reporting requirements for a range of donor types, including ensuring effective utilization of restricted funding sources.
• Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to manage financial aspects of grants to partners.
• Provide expert financial analysis and reporting to leadership, the Board, and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into actionable insights
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements, annual audits, and compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across the US, UK, and Kenya
• Develop and maintain robust cash flow projections and multi-year forecasting systems to support informed decision-making and ensure operational sustainability
• Oversee treasury management, including managing currency needs.
• Maintain banking, auditor, investment manager and other key supplier relationships.
• Implement rigorous segregation of duties and approval thresholds to ensure no single individual has total control over financial transactions.

Process Optimization & Cost Management

• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and workflows to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and organizational impact
• Implement strong internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval thresholds, to safeguard organizational resources
• Optimize operational and vendor management practices to reduce costs and enhance financial performance
• Partner with VPs and cross-functional teams to break down silos, align departmental spending with strategy, and ensure transparent understanding of financial implications across the organization
• Lead change management efforts to support the team's successful adoption of new systems, processes, and/or technologies as needed to achieve increased efficiencies and strategic financial goals.
• Drive the organization's financial and operational sustainability, ensuring robust systems and processes across the organization that are fit for purpose, responsive, and compliant.
• Support the Finance team, in collaboration with Human Resources, to ensure that payroll processes and salary payments are managed professionally and in line with legislation in the country of operation.

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Interim Chief Executive Officer.

You will supervise a team of 5.

You will serve on the Senior Leadership Team and frequently collaborate with cross-functional leaders across the Operations, Programs, Communications and Fundraising teams.

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive expert-level experience, including financial planning, administration, accounting, and team management at an executive level.
• Experience leading finance in a nonprofit organization is required; global experience strongly preferred
• Experience overseeing finance for organizations with annual budgets of $50M or more.
• Excellent technical financial skills, including knowledge of UK and/or US accounting and sophisticated usage of Microsoft Excel.
• Deep understanding of nonprofit structures, accounting operations, grants management, and disbursements, with working knowledge of GAAP and 501(c)(3) regulations. Specific experience managing finances, donor reporting and compliance for an organization with complex restricted funding streams.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, forecasting & financial modelling, investments, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, tax, strategic planning, internal controls, and risk management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a facility for preparing and clearly presenting financial information to non-financial and financial audiences.
• Experience negotiating and influencing at a strategic level and building strong relationships and partnerships.
• Experience implementing new financial systems, processes, and/or technologies to elevate the efficacy and enhance the performance of the Finance function.
• Strong team leadership and development skills, with a track record of building high-performing finance teams.
• Strong change management experience; a proven track record of successfully leading teams through significant organizational change.
• Passionate about international issues and public health, with a global mindset and perspective.
• Strong commitment to the END Fund's vision, mission, values and goals.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a cooperative and supportive way.
• Ability to build partnerships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of results with an exceptional work ethic, strong organizational skills, and a can-do attitude.
• A proven capacity to effectively manage under pressure and in challenging situations, problem-solve strategically, and make pragmatic, risk-based decisions.
• Motivated by an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and results-oriented culture.

Desirable

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting and/or management.
• Experience managing finances and teams in a geographically dispersed environment, ideally in a global context.
• Experience in the health, humanitarian or international development sectors.
• Experience with change management and leadership transitions.

Compensation

The END Fund offers a competitive compensation package intended to motivate employees to perform at the highest level by acquiring superior skills and competencies. Our philosophy is shaped by the following guidelines: 1) understandable, 2) fair and defensible, 3) competitive, and 4) flexible. The END Fund differentiates pay based on the basis of role definition, scope of responsibilities, relevant team member experience and geographic location. We endeavor to compensate team members so that they can live with a sense of economic security within their geographic location.

To ensure all compensation and benefits package offers are fair, defensible and competitive, the END Fund relies on external benchmarking data that is both role and country-specific.

The starting gross annual base salary range is USD $275,000 - $300,000+.

This role is based in New York City, USA.

The CFO will be expected to work in a hybrid fashion, leveraging The END Fund's offices in Midtown Manhattan.

Occasional international travel (up to 15%) may be required to attend team meetings, partner visits, or sector convenings.

The END Fund does not sponsor work authorization or visas. All team members must independently have legal rights to work and live in their country of employment (in this case, the United States).

Benefits

Our benefits packages are also informed by local contexts to ensure appropriateness and competitiveness within specific markets. Regardless of location, all END Fund team members receive cell phone and WiFi connectivity support, flexible work arrangements, a retirement plan, and paid time off. The END Fund also offers employer-paid health benefits for team members and a cost-share option for dependents of team members, as well as life insurance benefits and twelve weeks fully paid family care leave; specific benefit providers will vary modestly by country of residency.

The END Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is our policy and intent that all qualified persons be given full and equal opportunities for employment, training, promotions, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.