Vice President, Global Finance

Wildlife Conservation Society • New York City, NY

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About The Position

As Vice President of Global Finance, you will oversee financial decision-making, organizational planning, and administrative support for WCS Global, supporting the SVP & CFO of WCS and Global leadership across a complex, primarily grant-funded international portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring that financial resources, operational structures, and procurement systems support WCS Global’s strategic and programmatic priorities. You will oversee key global finance functions, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, financial operations, grants management and compliance, and the continued development of a fit-for-purpose global procurement function. As a member of the Global Management Team, you will contribute to organizational planning, operational prioritization, and enterprise-wide initiatives that support effective delivery of conservation programs globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 15 years of management experience, including at least 10 years in senior management of a complex global organization, with experience leading large, dispersed finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grants management, procurement, and grant cost structures.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management practices, including organizational planning, cost restructuring, and financial systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across complex, matrixed teams and communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, MPA and/or CPA
• Experience with business process improvement and systems implementation in an international organization.
• Commitment to conservation.
• Proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese).

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial decision-making, organizational planning, and administrative support for WCS Global.
• Support the SVP & CFO of WCS and Global leadership across a complex, primarily grant-funded international portfolio.
• Ensure financial resources, operational structures, and procurement systems support WCS Global’s strategic and programmatic priorities.
• Oversee key global finance functions, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, financial operations, grants management and compliance.
• Oversee the continued development of a fit-for-purpose global procurement function.
• Contribute to organizational planning, operational prioritization, and enterprise-wide initiatives that support effective delivery of conservation programs globally as a member of the Global Management Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior