(Global position \u2013 flexible to be based where Helen Keller can support employment)
\nGuided by the remarkable legacy of our founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with<\/p>\n
communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building
\nblocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting
\nchange in their own lives. Working in more than 20 countries \u2013 across Africa, Asia, Europe and in the
\nUnited States \u2013 and together with a global community of supporters, we are ensuring every person
\nhas the opportunity \u2013 as Helen did \u2013 to reach their potential.
\nAs we continue to grow and impact lives, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Financial and
\nOperating Officer (CFOO). The CFOO is a senior executive, responsible for leading the financial
\nstrategy, resource allocation approach and operational efficiency of the organization. This involves
\nmanaging resources, ensuring financial health, improving processes, managing risk, driving
\nperformance, and aligning operational activities with the organization\u2019s long-term goals. The role
\nrequires expertise in financial management, operations, leadership, and strategic decision-making to
\nensure the organization\u2019s growth and sustainability. The CFOO collaborates with other executives;<\/p>\n
leads finance, legal, risk management, information systems and operations functions; and ensures
\ncompliance with regulations. The CFOO additionally leads the executive responsible for People &
\nCulture.
\nAs a member of the Executive Leadership Team, provides strategic direction, develops and oversees
\nimplementation of a strategic plan and metrics, directs organizational pace, grows a collaborative
\nculture, and serves as an example of courageous leadership. Working closely with other C-suite
\nexecutives to align financial and operational strategies with overall business goals. Leads and
\nmanages a team of professionals to oversee sound financial and operational oversight of the<\/p>\n
organization. Ensures effective delivery of shared services to the operating units of Helen Keller,
\nincluding creating and upholding service level agreements, setting and managing performance
\nmetrics, developing and evolving centers of expertise, and fostering professional development to
\nachieve organizational targets.
\nFunctional Relationships
\nThe Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) reports to the President & CEO and is a member
\nof the Executive Leadership Team. The CFOO holds a critical role at Helen Keller, overseeing
\neffective and efficient resource allocation across the organization. The Executive provides strategic
\nand operational management for financial oversight, strategy, and organizational effectiveness;
\nworkforce development and organizational culture; risk management; legal and compliance functions;
\nand technology and systems operations. Serves as primary staff liaison to the Finance Committee of
\nthe Board and represents Management’s perspectives at the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.<\/p>\n
Regularly makes presentations on the financial health of the organization to the Board of Trustees.
\nBuilds and maintains networks with other C-Suite level professionals, overseeing financial and
\noperational aspects of international development agencies. Stays abreast of developments in our
\nsector and what it means to be a people-centered, results-focused, fair-minded international non-profit
\norganization.
\nSpecific Responsibilities
\n\u2022 Strategic Leadership: In alignment with the organizational strategy and organizational health
\ngoals, is accountable for the development of the vision, goals, and strategies for organizational
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\nresources, including its people, finances and systems. Serves as a member of the Executive
\nLeadership Team to provide strategic direction to the organization. Leads a senior<\/p>\n
management team in setting and implementing organizational priorities aligned to the
\norganization-wide strategy. Ensures alignment with other departments and organizational
\ngoals. Champions the practice of agile decision making and adaptability in the deployment of
\nresources. Drives the timely execution of strategy and evaluates organizational performance
\nagainst set goals and benchmarks and makes required management adjustments. Takes
\nownership and accountability for achieving the strategic and operational goals of Helen Keller,
\nensuring adherence to ethical standards and organizational values.
\n\u2022 Financial Management: Oversees long-term financial strategies, budgeting, and forecasting
\nto align with Helen Keller\u2019s goals and growth objectives. Directs others to manage
\norganizational financial systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely financial
\nreporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. Oversees
\nmanagement of the annual external audit process. Manages a department to monitor and
\nmanage the organization\u2019s cash flow, ensuring appropriate liquidity and operational efficiency.
\nDirects a regular process to analyze organizational costs and presents and oversees the
\nimplementation of cost-saving measures to improve competitiveness and organizational
\nimpact. Ensures adherence to financial regulations, accounting standards (like GAAP or
\nIFRS), and tax laws. Maintains strong customer focus for support to program and project
\noperations, including creating agreements for shared services. Manages relationship with the
\nBoard of Trustees Finance Committee and regularly presents financial results of the
\norganization to the Board.
\n\u2022 Compliance and Risk Management: Directs organizational resources for legal services, risk
\nmanagement, and compliance. Serves as the executive sponsor of the enterprise-wide risk
\nmanagement process, ensuring processes are fit for purpose and feeding into resource
\nallocation discussions and decisions with appropriate mitigation. Ensures the implementation
\nand monitoring of internal controls to safeguard organizational assets, maintain financial
\nintegrity, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Serves as the
\nmanagement liaison with the Internal Audit function, proactively identifying areas for
\nassessment and efforts to improve areas with recurring internal audit findings. Represents the
\nperspective of management to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees,
\nincluding collaborating with the Head of Internal Audit and the committee chair to shape
\nagendas and work plans.
\n\u2022 Integrated Operations Management: Responsible for alignment of organizational resources
\nto meet organizational impact goals. These include Helen Keller\u2019s workforce, financial
\nresources, and technology investments. Manages the heads of those departments to take an
\nintegrated approach to the development of key skills, processes and systems to best serve the
\norganization. This includes enhancing collaboration, upskilling our workforce, improving
\nefficiency, reducing waste, and streamlining workflows. Formulates and supervises a collection
\nof centers of excellence to provide policies, tools, technical assistance, shared services and
\nsystems to operating units of the organization. Works with Managing Directors to set
\nstandards and targets for a consistent, high-quality operating environment and an excellent
\ninternal controls environment of regional and country office operations.
\n\u2022 Organizational Transformation: Oversees business transformation and change
\nmanagement efforts, including the development and implementation of contingency plans to
\nminimize disruptions and ensure business continuity. Accountable for evolving effective
\norganizational policies, systems and talent in key operational areas such as people and
\nculture, finance, systems applications, procurement, logistics and inventory systems,
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\nsafeguarding and safety and security. Provides vision for technological solutions to improve
\noperational processes, automate routine tasks, and support decision-making.
\n\u2022 Organizational strategy and effectiveness: Supervises agile, adaptive strategic planning
\nfunction of the organization, supporting effective continuous planning and performance
\nfeedback cycles. Manages a team to renew and track key performance indicators (KPIs) set
\nby the Executive Leadership Team to measure progress against strategic objectives, track
\noperational effectiveness, identify bottlenecks, and optimize performance. Leads the Executive
\nLeadership Team to regularly review the organization\u2019s human, technological, and financial
\nresource allocation so that they are being used optimally for the greatest impact. Stays abreast
\nof adaptive strategy frameworks and methodologies to ensure Helen Keller stays at the
\nforefront of results-focused decision-making.
\n\u2022 Leadership and Team management: Fosters a positive organizational culture with a high
\nlevel of employee engagement and alignment to Helen Keller\u2019s organizational values of
\nCompassion, Courage, Integrity and Rigor. Oversees the recruitment, development, and
\nretention of top talent, focusing on inclusive leadership and a talent pipeline for the whole
\norganization. Promotes organizational agility by sharing talent and providing broad
\norganizational views. With the Executive Leadership Team and in their department, the
\norganization leads through times of change and ensures smooth transitions and minimal
\ndisruption during change processes.
\nQualifications
\nFor our team to be a great fit for you, the following qualifications should resonate with you:
\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in relevant field or similar required; MBA or relevant Master\u2019s degree
\npreferred; plus a minimum of 15-20 years of directly relevant senior-level experience working
\nin a complex international organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience
\n\u2022 Personal commitment to Helen Keller\u2019s mission and goals and the values embodied by our cofounder: compassion, courage, integrity and rigor.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated experience and a successful track record of:
\no Leading and managing large-scale resource allocation efforts;
\no Leading and driving successful organizational change, especially as it relates to agility;
\no Evolving organizational systems and business models to be fit for purpose;
\no Leading teams and managing managers.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate decision points using relevant frameworks and
\ndata analysis
\n\u2022 Experience managing all aspects of financial management of a complex organization,
\nincluding external audits, resource planning, forecasting and budgeting, and reporting.
\n\u2022 Strong knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and risk management.
\n\u2022 Skilled in identifying and capitalizing on financial and operational opportunities to drive
\nfinancial health and improve efficiency.
\n\u2022 Proficient in process optimization, cost reduction strategies, and productivity enhancements
\nacross multiple departments.
\n\u2022 Expertise in identifying financial and operational risks and designing mitigation strategies to
\nsafeguard the organization\u2019s assets and reputation.
\n\u2022 In-depth knowledge of financial technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
\nto drive operational efficiency.
\n\u2022 Experience in leveraging data analytics and financial modeling tools to support decisionmaking and improve business processes. A commitment to fairness and belonging and
\nexperience implementing these concepts in a living, adapting organization.
\n\u2022 Expertise in developing reports, dashboards, and presentations for executives and board
\nmembers.
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\n\u2022 Relevant organizational experience with the ability to work effectively across cultures and with
\ndiverse groups as evidenced by excellent listening and communication skills, balanced and
\nreasoned approaches to problems, ability to inspire trust and confidence, respect and
\nunderstanding of backgrounds and cultures, and flexibility and openness to differing points of
\nview.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of and experience in implementing change management initiatives using industry
\nbest practices to build trust and understanding among employees.
\n\u2022 The ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment, with an appreciation for how future
\nneeds may affect those decisions: a willingness to iterate a strategy and approach, with the
\nability to recognize the need to course-correct as necessary.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated understanding of the synergy between the programmatic, operational, and
\nfinancial components of development initiatives.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of office operations and donor requirements and a track record of delivery.
\n\u2022 Strong project management and communication skills with a track record of deploying them to
\nexecute organizational design and human resource strategy.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation, including ability to make effective
\nand persuasive speeches and presentations in English on complex topics to top management,
\npublic groups, and\/or boards of directors.
\n\u2022 Excellent oral and written English required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex
\ndocuments and to summarize information succinctly \u2013 both verbally and in writing\u2014using an
\nengaging style. French language skills are a strong advantage.
\n\u2022 Well-established and practiced organizational and planning skills.
\n\u2022 Lived experience working and living in the contexts where Helen Keller works strongly
\npreferred.
\n\u2022 An ability to work in challenging and changing environments, to find solutions to emerging
\nchallenges, and maintain balance when under stress.
\n\u2022 Collaborative, flexible and solution-oriented.
\n\u2022 Ability and willingness to flex work hours to accommodate multiple time zones, as needed.
\n\u2022 Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20% of the time.
\nCompensation
\nThe full-time annualized midpoint of the salary range for this position is $250,000. Actual salary will
\nvary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, salary of internal peers, and functional
\nspecialty.
\nHelen Keller offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes first-day eligibility for medical,
\ndental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, along with an Employee
\nAssistance Program, a retirement savings plan with an employer match, paid vacation leave, sick &
\nwellness leave, parental\/adoption leave, and opportunities for learning and development. Specific
\nofferings may vary by country in accordance with local laws.
\nFairness, Belonging and Zero Tolerance to Abuse
\nAs a member of the Helen Keller Family, each employee is expected to:
\n\u2022 Help to develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a multi-cultural
\nworkforce with varied lived experiences and identities.
\n\u2022 Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
\n\u2022 Support employees\u2019 evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
\n\u2022 Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Helen Keller family,
\nstakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
\n\u2022 Follow Helen Keller Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace
\nharassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
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\n\u2022 Adhere to the Organizational Core Values.
\nTo Apply
\nQualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to responses@russellreynolds.com.
\nPlease quote the role title and assignment code 2503-085L in the subject heading of the email.
\nIn the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an
\nenvironment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.
\nHelen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal
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