Chief finance officer

PURPOSE OF ROLE, SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Key Responsibilities:

The role The Chief Finance Officer reports to John Wentz, Chief Executive Officer, and leads the Senior Director of Finance and the Staff Accountant. They work closely with the executive team, the board and Alpha International.

Strategy and leadership

Serve on the executive leadership team and contribute to organization-wide decisions. Develop and carry out a multi-year financial strategy, forecasting and planning tied to Alpha’s growth and the global campaign. Prepare and present board-level reporting and partner with the board’s finance and audit committee.

Revenue growth

Oversee current revenue streams, track their performance and improve them. Identify, evaluate and launch new mission-aligned revenue opportunities. Partner with development on revenue forecasting, grant budgeting and financial modeling.

Financial Management

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and resource allocation across restricted and unrestricted funds. Manage cashflow, reserves, and capital planning. Track the KPIs that inform decisions, and drive efficiency and cost management at scale.

Legal, Compliance and Risk

Own legal compliance and risk for the organization, including a risk register. Ensure compliance with GAAP and FASB, IRS rules, state charitable solicitation laws and federal grant regulations. Coordinate audits and Form 990, strengthen internal controls, oversee insurance, and review and negotiate contracts as the organization’s point person on legal matters.

Relationships and Team

Represent Alpha USA’s financial interests with Alpha International so the relationship stays sound for both. Work with major donors and foundations on financial matters, and with auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel and banks. Lead and develop the Finance team and improve its systems as it grows.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

In the first year Clear lines of responsibility for finance, legal and risk across the organization. Board-ready financial reporting and forecasting that the CEO and board rely on. A well-managed risk register and a stronger compliance position. A revenue plan the board can act on, with the first new opportunities tested against mission fit.

What Will Be Hard

You will be building the new three-tier structure while running it, during a period of campaign growth. The revenue work starts from a base that is almost entirely contributions, inside a ministry whose core offering is free. Finding income that fits takes judgment as much as a business plan. The remit is wide. This role pairs CFO work with ownership of legal, compliance and contracts.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

10+ years of progressive financial leadership, such as Controller, VP of Finance or CFO, ideally in global nonprofits or international mission-driven organizations. A track record of financial strategy that supports sustainability and growth at a comparable scale, with a $30M+ budget preferred. A strong grasp of nonprofit revenue models, including contributions, grants and earned income. Experience launching or growing earned revenue is a real plus. Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, restricted funds, Form 990, internal controls and grant compliance. Experience with IFRS, multi-country reporting or cross-border compliance is a plus. Contract expertise, plus experience with board governance, audits and reporting to many kinds of stakeholders. Experience supervising senior finance staff. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field, or equivalent experience. A CPA, MBA or similar credential is strongly preferred. Above all, someone who carries Alpha’s DNA of prayer, invitation and hospitality, and who will live by Alpha’s I Promise commitments to character, competence, chemistry and culture.

If, after reading this profile and exploring alphausa.org, you sense this role fits the gifts and experience God has given you, we would love to hear from you. All conversations are kept confidential.

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