Chief Finance Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our mission is to build the capacity of the people of Lwala, Kenya, to advance their own comprehensive well-being.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications and Experience10–15+ years of progressive senior financial leadership experience within complex, multi-site, mission-driven organizationsDemonstrated stewardship of $10M+ annual operating budgets supported by diversified institutional, philanthropic, and government funding streamsExperience operating within Kenya’s regulatory, tax, and compliance environmentProven success leading integrated finance and operations teams at scaleExpertise in long-range financial planning, capital allocation, investment stewardship, and enterprise risk managementTrack record of strengthening organizational systems and infrastructure to support sustainable growth and accountable governanceDemonstrated ability to serve as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership and boards of directorsAdvanced degree in business, finance, management, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferredDeep personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to community-led development and health equity

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and ManagementServe as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping enterprise-wide strategy and organizational performance.Partner with the Co-CEOs to advance Lwala’s 2028 Strategy through disciplined financial planning and operational execution.Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance and operations teams capable of supporting continued national scale.Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and service orientation across the organization.Strengthen systems for performance management, decision-making, and continuous improvement.Finance StrategyOversee all aspects of financial management in the US and Kenya, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, investment strategy, and risk management.Lead rigorous financial analysis and forecasting processes, including monthly performance reviews and quarterly board reporting, translating financial data into strategic insight and actionable decision-making.Build and improve systems for strategic planning, annual planning, budgeting, budget tracking, and spending against grant funding.Integrate restricted and unrestricted funding streams into long-range financial strategy, ensuring alignment between programmatic ambition and financial sustainability.Directly partner with the Co-CEOs and fundraising team on business development strategy and engage with potential and existing donors.Clearly communicate the organization's financial position and strategy with audiences of varied finance understanding, including: partners, funders, auditors, the board, and leadership teams.Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements in Kenya and the United States.Strengthen internal control systems and oversee annual audits in both Kenya and the United States, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and donor requirements.OperationsProvide executive oversight of procurement, logistics, and enterprise systems to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable operations across multiple counties.Lead enterprise-wide operational transformation, including successful ERP implementation and expansion of technology-enabled systems.Ensure field teams are supported by responsive, compliant, and timely procurement and fulfillment processes.Establish scalable policies and internal systems that support continued geographic and programmatic expansion.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Accounting, Financial analysis, Compliance, Budgeting, financial planning, Financial reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree