Chief Financial Officer

Summary

Join Kiva, a nonprofit expanding access to capital through crowdfunded loans, as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This mission-driven role will oversee all financial operations, including off-balance sheet funds, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team. The CFO will lead financial planning, accounting, auditing, tax, treasury, and fiscal management, aligning with Kiva's strategic goals. They will also drive strategic decision-making, own capital strategy, ensure compliance and controls, and oversee structured funds and affiliates. This position requires a strong leader who can build financial tools and systems, mentor the finance team, and partner across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management and a deep understanding of nonprofit finance.

Requirements

• Have 10–15+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including FP&A, audit, tax, accounting, and treasury
• Bring hands-on expertise in forecasting and modeling financial assets, liabilities, and revenue streams
• Have held key leadership roles with team oversight and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Are comfortable managing complex fund structures and working with CDFIs, asset managers, fintechs, or similar entities
• Possess sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, and a track record of improving financial systems
• Lead with integrity, transparency, and a deep sense of accountability
• Are energized by building systems, mentoring teams, and aligning finance with mission-driven growth

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations. Oversee financial planning, accounting, audit, tax, treasury, and fiscal management in alignment with Kiva’s strategic goals
• Drive strategic decision-making. Analyze and forecast financial assets (loans), loan capital, and assets under management to support long-term planning
• Own capital strategy. Shape and communicate financial forecasts, sustainability plans, and investor confidence strategies
• Ensure compliance and controls. Maintain a strong internal control environment and lead all audits, 990 filings, and regulatory reporting
• Oversee structured funds and affiliates. Guide off-balance sheet fund management to align with Kiva’s financial and social impact goals
• Enable data-driven leadership. Deliver operational insights and critical financial information to the Board, CEO, and senior stakeholders
• Build financial tools and systems. Enhance transparency and equip teams with the systems they need to track progress and manage budgets
• Lead the budgeting process. Direct annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning across departments and initiatives
• Mentor and grow the finance team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the Finance function
• Partner across the organization. Collaborate with executive and senior leaders to ensure alignment between financial goals and Kiva’s mission

Preferred Qualifications

Have experience in nonprofits, impact investing, or global organizations (a plus, but not required)

Benefits

• A work-from-home position; final candidate must be based and authorized to work in the U.S
• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, 401k matching, and unlimited PTO
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world