Chief Financial Officer

World Education Services has engaged On-Ramps to lead the search for our Chief Financial Officer. Interested candidates must submit their application directly through On-Ramps using the following link: here.

Please note that applications submitted directly to WES will not be considered for this search. To ensure full consideration, all candidates must apply through On-Ramps and follow the application process outlined in the posting.

Who we are:

World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. For over 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through decades of experience as a leader in global education, WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, we partner with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Together with its partners, WES enables people to learn, work, and thrive in new places. For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org.

About the Opportunity:

WES is seeking an outstanding financial leader to be their Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You will be accountable for the administrative, financial, investment, and risk management operations of a global social enterprise with entities across US, Canada, India, and UK, $100M in annual revenues, and over $300M in net assets. You will develop, drive, and embed an effective and innovative financial and operational strategy, with control systems, processes and metrics that enable the organization to effectively operate and govern as well as realize its growth potential. You will be strategic in orientation, demonstrate a "can-do" mindset, with a proven track record of strong and effective delivery. You will be a strategic leader who supports and guides teams through change and evolution, thriving in a dynamic environment where you can identify and manage risks while maximizing opportunities. As a highly effective member of the ELT, you will provide counsel to and collaborate with your ELT colleagues to help the organization make and implement enterprise-wide decisions.

Your Experience:

Required Skills and Experience

• A bachelor's degree and/or commensurate experience that demonstrates exemplary strategic and financial acumen.
• Minimum of 10+ years of financial and operations management with a major company or division of a large corporation or non-profit organization.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive senior responsibility in developing and building out financial reporting structures.
• Experience as a trusted member of an organization's senior leadership team.
• Experience partnering with an executive team and knowledge of working with a Board.
• Knowledge of financial planning and management systems.
• Knowledge and experience with management of an investment portfolio, including working with and engaging external investment providers.
• Experience and management of grants management and funding regulations, impact investment, structured finance, or tax-credit finance (i.e., New Markets Tax Credits).
• Track record of building and leading effective teams; evidence of building an outcomes/data-driven team culture and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Personal qualities of honesty, integrity, credibility, commitment to quality, and dedication to the mission of WES.
• Able to work with and influence a wide range of people and with cross cultural teams, gaining rapport whilst managing and aligning expectations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, MPA, or MS in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or Certified Management Accountant designations considered highly desirable.
• Multisector experience across public sector, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations.
• Experience of working and managing across multiple geographies, including outside North America.

What We Offer:

Joining our team at WES means embarking on a purpose-driven career with a global impact, where you contribute daily to making a tangible difference in the lives of people worldwide. You'll thrive in an employee-centric environment, with access to learning opportunities, pathways for personal and professional development, and recognition of your achievements. Our inclusive, mission-driven culture values employees and focuses on investing in our people through our culture, people framework, and programming while offering the flexibility of remote work options.

Values:

• Opportunity - We open doors so people can build better futures.
• Inclusion - We become stronger, more creative, and more resilient when we embrace diversity.
• Equity - We uphold fairness and justice in our work and actions.
• Enterprising - We are resourceful, inventive, and driven.

Our Commitment:

At World Education Services, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. For us, diversity goes beyond compliance – it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.