Chief Financial Officer

International Crane Foundation•Baraboo, WI

48d•$140,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the International Crane Foundation (ICF) and be part of a global non-profit organization dedicated to protecting cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and landscapes they call home. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to provide leadership for global financial management, planning, compliance, and stewardship across ICF's international programs and operations to support our conservation goals. At ICF, every employee plays a role in advancing conservation efforts around the world. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support work-life balance and well-being. The annual salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – 150,000. The position is based at our 250-acre headquarters in Baraboo, WI, surrounded by beautiful restored native prairies and woods, with the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity of 2-3 days at home during the week. As the Chief Financial Officer, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors to oversee all aspects of the Foundation's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, treasury activities, audit coordination, risk management, policy development, and financial systems. You will lead and mentor a talented international finance team that supports operations in the United States, Africa, and Asia, ensuring financial practices remain effective, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. To be successful in this role, you must be a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with strong expertise in nonprofit financial management, strategic planning, and organizational governance. You must also have a proven ability to strengthen financial systems, support program growth, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership and board decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
CPA designation
At least five years of experience serving as a CFO or in an equivalent senior financial leadership role
Experience with nonprofit accounting
International accounting experience
GAAP
Board reporting
Budget management
Staff leadership

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business or a related field
International financial management experience
Knowledge of federal grant compliance
Endowment management experience
Familiarity with Sage MIP (Abila) accounting software

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Foundation's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, treasury activities, audit coordination, risk management, policy development, and financial systems.
Lead and mentor a talented international finance team that supports operations in the United States, Africa, and Asia, ensuring financial practices remain effective, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
Provide leadership for global financial management, planning, compliance, and stewardship across ICF's international programs and operations to support conservation goals.