The Deputy, Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) will support the CFO for all of the financial activities of IRD and for driving a global effort to increase the structure, discipline, systemization and sophistication of its financial organization.

The new DCFO will be expected to:

• - Foster financial leadership, efficiency, systemization and discipline throughout the organization through the development and administration of financial policies, procedures, and plans.
• - Support the CFO in overseeing all financial operations of the organization including business planning, budgeting, accounting forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, bank relationships, and performance measurement.
• - Maintain a global accounting system.
• - Manage the preparation of financial plans to facilitate overall organizational objectives and program management.
• - Monitor IRD's financial progress, comparing results with approved plans. Prepare reports and interpret financial results for management decision-making. Direct the preparation, reporting and analysis of all operating budgets.
• - Function as a change agent within the organization to set and affect IRD's financial and organizational goals.
• - Develop future financial leaders through training and mentoring individuals, as well as staffing and recruiting of necessary skill sets.

• - Relevant undergraduate degree required. A CPA designation and an MBA or equivalent degree are strongly preferred.
• - The ability to partner with senior management to improve operational decision making through effective decision-support metrics.
• - Strong presentation skills and credibility.
• - Interpersonal sophistication and an ability to interface successfully at all levels of the organization.
• - A pro-active, action-oriented approach to problem solving.
• - Cultural sensitivity and comfort interfacing with leaders in all parts of the world.
• - Interest and ability to travel to countries where IRD has programs.

• - 7 to 10 years of experience in a financial leadership role, ideally as the Vice President for Finance of a global, non-profit organization with a budget exceeding $100 million.
• - 10 years of experience managing the finances of USAID-funded contracts and grants.
• -  Extensive experience in managing internal and external reporting and in setting up financial management systems, processes, and operations.
• - Experience in a Deltek environment strongly preferred.