Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization's finance function and serve as a key executive. The CFO will report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's financial health, compliance, strategic planning, and grant management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance organization with a focus on compliance, planning, strategic insight and grant administration
• Oversee treasury management, financial planning, risk management and investment strategies
• Direct technology transformations within the finance department to improve efficiency and transparency
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory requirements
• Enhance, implement and oversee financial systems, accounting processes, tools and internal controls
• Lead budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow planning for administration, existing programs and proposed new sites
• Oversee grant accounting, reporting and donor compliance requirements in collaboration with program departments
• Represent IDEA to external financial partners including financial institutions, auditors and foundation executives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA or similar certification highly preferred)
• Minimum 7 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in non-profit, emergency relief or development sectors
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong executive presence and staff motivation skills
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving capabilities
• Significant experience in non-profit accounting including fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting
• Proficiency with major financial reporting systems and data analysis tools
• Commitment to IDEA's mission, values and goals (Integrity, Service, Resilience, Social Innovation, Collaboration)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Travel as needed to support organizational activities

About IDEA

IDEA is a leading American non-profit dedicated to providing emergency relief and sustainable development solutions to communities in need globally. The organization operates under strong values of integrity, service, resilience, social innovation and collaboration, with policies on safeguarding, ethics and anti-harassment.