Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Posted on April 03, 2026 (about 2 months ago)
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Status: Full-time
Schedule: M-F, 8.30a.m. – 4.30p.m, including occasional evening and weekend work
Reports to: President and Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports: Oversight of Accounting team, Controller, and AVP for Financial Planning and Treasury
Start date: Fall 2026
Location: Chicago, IL preferred; remote in the U.S. possible; occasional in-person presence is required
About Us
IES Global is a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider dedicated to transforming the lives of nearly 10,000 students annually through study abroad experiences. From headquarters in Chicago, IES offers 400+ programs in 85 locations worldwide and partners with 500 colleges and universities.
IES Global includes brands such as IES Abroad, IES Internships, Customized & Faculty-Led Programs, and the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF). The organization prioritizes student health and safety, integrates diverse perspectives, and advances a Global Good Commitment. IES is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, actively recruiting underrepresented students and providing substantial scholarship support.
Summary of Position
The Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for financial stewardship, investment oversight, financial risk management, and long-term financial sustainability of IES Global. The CFO ensures the organization’s financial structure, controls, and capital deployment support academic programs, operations, and global resilience, and provides financial insights to the executive team and Board.
This role separates execution, oversight, and decision-making to reduce key-person risk and support organizational continuity. The CFO reports to the CEO and works closely with the Board of Directors.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Stewardship
- Set and oversee overall financial strategy, including long-term sustainability, capital planning, liquidity management, balance-sheet strength, and reserves; align financial strategy with academic and operational priorities.
- Support global financial operations and efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency and financial performance; provide guidance on financial impact of business drivers to inform pricing and strategic decisions; serve as senior financial advisor to the President and Executive Team.
Board Support & Committee Leadership
- Serve as primary staff lead to the Board’s Finance and Investment Committees and jointly serve with the Controller as staff liaison on the Board Audit Committee; prepare and present decision-ready materials such as performance and benchmark analysis, risk and downside exposure, liquidity and stress-testing scenarios, and asset allocation recommendations; support the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities.
Investment Strategy, Oversight & Fiduciary Stewardship
- Own investment governance for endowment, reserves, and long-term capital pools; lead development and implementation of investment objectives, asset allocation strategy, risk tolerance, liquidity parameters, and spending/draw policies; translate operating needs into investment constraints and protect institutional flexibility during market or enrollment disruptions.
Advisor, Manager & Custodian Oversight
- Lead selection, evaluation, and oversight of investment advisors/OCIO providers, custodians, and external investment managers; evaluate performance against policy benchmarks, risk-adjusted returns, cost efficiency, and governance quality; recommend changes when warranted.
Enterprise Financial Risk Management
- Own financial risk management including liquidity, market and investment risk, foreign currency exposure, and regulatory/compliance risk; establish risk tolerance frameworks and escalation thresholds; serve as final escalation point for material financial or compliance issues.
Accounting, Controls & Audit Oversight
- Provide executive oversight of financial reporting integrity, internal controls, and external audit; approve accounting policies and significant judgments; ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit standards, and regulatory requirements; document key accounting processes and maintain continuity through leadership transitions.
Financial Planning, Treasury & FX Oversight
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring; approve foreign currency risk management with emphasis on matching U.S. dollar revenues to overseas expenses and protecting program margins; ensure adherence to Board-approved FX and risk management policies and coordinate with FP&A and Operations.
Governance, Committees & External Relationships
- Serve as primary financial liaison to Board Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees; manage relationships with banks, investment advisors and custodians, external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders as required.
Financial Organization Leadership & Continuity
- Design and maintain a scalable finance organization with clear accountability, separation of duties, documented processes, and decision frameworks; empower functional leaders while retaining final decision authority; drive teams to leverage technology for efficiencies.
Authority & Decision Rights
- Final decision authority over financial and investment policy, asset allocation and investment structure (subject to Board approval), risk acceptance and mitigation strategies, liquidity and capital planning, and foreign currency hedging actions; authority to escalate matters to the President and Board; accountability for overall financial and investment integrity.
Experience & Qualifications/Skills
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and accounting with demonstrated leadership in finance, investment oversight, and risk management; significant nonprofit or complex multi-entity accounting experience; international experience strongly preferred; demonstrated Board and Committee governance experience; ability to operate effectively in an oversight and advisory capacity; collaborative, disciplined, risk-aware, forward-thinking, and clear communicator; demonstrated ability to work in a complex multi-entity international environment and to collaborate across the organization.
Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. CPA preferred. Experience with Workday strongly preferred.
Hiring Salary Range
$350,000 - $450,000
Benefits Eligible
Yes. IES Abroad offers a wide range of benefits for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. More information: https://www.iesabroad.org/about/careers
How to Apply
All applicants should submit an application including a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by clicking "Apply" at the top of the job posting page.
If you require an accommodation with the application process, email: [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employment
IES Abroad is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.