Kiva

The Company

Kiva (www.kiva.org) lets everyday people on the web lend small amounts of money to the working poor worldwide. Since launching in 2005, Kiva has connected over 1 million people through lending to alleviate poverty in 57 countries, including the United States. We aim to democratize capital through the power of small actions, technology and believing in each other. Kiva, a San Francisco based non-profit with offices worldwide, has 75 people and 500+ volunteers.

Your Mission

Kiva is seeking a strong financial leader to provide stability and strategic guidance to the growing Kiva team. The CFO 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.

Your Responsibilities

• Executive Management: Serve as a member of Kiva's Management team; participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution; assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and Kiva's long term strategy; Engage the board audit and investment committees around issues and trends.
• 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; Maintain internal controls and financial procedures documents; Oversee the preparation and communication of quarterly and annual financial statements; Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns; Ensure regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions; Review all month-end closing activities; Oversee weekly cash management, A/P and A/R for both Kiva Microfunds and Kiva User Funds; Manage insurance program.
• Analytics: Oversee analytics team and the development of tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the organization.

Your Profile

• A minimum of a BS; a CPA and/or MBA would be a plus.
• At least five years experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in an organization with a budget of at least $10 million.
• Deep knowledge of the banking industry and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• Low ego, tremendous integrity, highly ethical.

If interested…

• Send email to jobs@kiva.org. Include in the Subject Line: CFO Application
• Include resume and brief cover letter explaining why you're interested / qualified
• Please do not contact the office directly with any questions or follow-up inquiries
• Principals only

Due to the high numbers of applicants for this position, we regret that we can only respond to candidates that we would like to interview.