CFO

The BIRD Foundation, a key facilitator of U.S.-Israel collaboration in cutting-edge innovation, is seeking a highly qualified Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the CFO will play a pivotal role in overseeing all financial aspects of our organization, working closely with the executive team to ensure sound financial planning and management that supports our mission.

Responsibilities:

1.    Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and lead the implementation of the foundation's financial strategy, aligning it with our mission, goals, and objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support strategic decision-making and drive the foundation’s financial growth.

2.    Budgeting and Financial Management:

• Develop, monitor, and maintain the foundation's annual budget and long-term financial plans.
• Oversee financial operations, including financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax compliance, and audits.
• Ensure the foundation's financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and followed consistently.

3.    Grant Management:

• Provide expertise and guidance on grant strategies, working closely with the team on proposal reviews and evaluations.
• Manage the financial aspects of all ongoing projects and ensure compliance with foundation regulations and tracking of commercial results of the projects.
• Oversee the foundation's endowment and investment portfolios, regularly reporting and evaluating their performance to the Board of Directors.

4.    Legal Affairs:

·        Oversee all contracting and legal matters for the foundation, working in collaboration with the foundation’s legal advisors.

Requirements:

1.    Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably within the investment sector.
• Previous experience in a senior financial management role, such as CFO, Controller, or Treasurer.

2.    Financial Leadership and Strategic Thinking:

• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the foundation's mission and goals.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Strategic thinker, skilled at providing financial insights to support organizational decision-making.

3.    Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Team player with the ability to collaborate across all functions in the organization to align efforts towards optimal solutions and strategic goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hebrew, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and companies.

4.    Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Process oriented with experience in process improvement and automation.

5.    Ethical Conduct:

• Uncompromising integrity and a strong commitment to the highest ethical standards.
• Transparent leadership, with a focus on accountability and responsible financial stewardship.