Viamo seeks a committed Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance, administration and compliance functions of a fast-growing, multinational social enterprise. Viamo is a global social enterprise that offers innovative mobile technologies to improve the flow of information between individuals and the humanitarian and development organizations dedicated to helping them. Our diverse team of ~120 people operates in 25 countries across sub-Saharan African and South-East Asia, and we aim to grow to 40 countries by 2023. As a technology service provider, serving the international development sector, with a corporate entity footprint across the world's most interesting countries, Viamo has plenty of exciting challenges to keep you learning and growing each month. In addition to a deep foundation in financial management and analysis, you will have experience with leading accounting and compliance processes across multinational entities. You will join our 6-person senior leadership team and help set the overall direction of the organization. As a leader who is encouraged by our mission to improve livelihoods through communication, your skills in detail thinking, rapid learning, and superb communication will help you serve our distributed organization. A deep commitment to ethics and integrity is assumed. Viamo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates. We believe that diverse perspectives help our teams to create innovative solutions and understand our global clients' needs. In alignment with our values, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse global workforce without discrimination (including race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, personal disability, sex or age.) Position You will develop our forward-looking financial strategy: You will operate as a strategic partner on Viamo's leadership team, providing leadership over financial plans and budgeting You'll analyze financial reports and recommend ways to achieve financial goals and improve profitability You'll contribute to strategy and major decisions related to revenue growth, overall company profitability, promotions, pricing, and operational efficiency You'll support the company in liaising with investors, and targeting future up-round fundraising. Responsibilities Accounting/Finance Manage Viamo's Financial Controller, who has responsibility over all accounting and finance activities within the company Develop improvements to our accounting system, to support real time monitoring and accurate project costing Develop the annual operating budget and long range financial forecasts Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all liabilities, legal and regulatory requirements are met Optimize existing banking, investment, and debt strategies for growth Work with Viamo's accounting firm and lead Viamo's annual review engagement and consolidated group financial statements Achieve tax compliance and periodic tax reporting for all entities Update and improve processes for internal controls, budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting Optimize compliance with accounting standards and government contractor requirements Strategy and Planning Provide timely and accurate reporting on business performance, including financial/P&L and KPI's/metrics Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide advice to Viamo departments Plan growth investments, evaluating return on investment and fit with Viamo's 5-year plan Participates in all senior management team meetings and board meetings. Contracts Management Manage Viamo's Contracts Manager, who in turn takes responsibility for client and contract requirements on large multi-year contracts Ensure the financial reporting function for all contracts Advise on budgeting for contract proposals Lead the process to obtain a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) for US Government contracts Human Resources Supervise a remote team responsible for all administrative aspects of our human resources including job postings, employment contracts, and HR policies Objectives and Key Performance Indicators Revenue Growth: Help develop and execute a strategy that puts Viamo on a path of rapid and sustainable growth Core Operating Margin: Increase the profitability of Viamo's core business (excluding growth investments) Investment Raised: Secure additional rounds of funding to resource Viamo's ambitious growth plans Requirements Motivated by a mission to improve lives in developing countries Ability to build and inspire teams, including remote/distributed teams Ability to create and refine processes, and roll these out through a global organization Ability to learn quickly, pull in experienced knowledge, and apply it. Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance. MBA, CPA, Chartered Accountant preferred International work experience, including the consolidation of multinational subsidiaries and transfer pricing Familiar with USAID reimbursable (time and materials) contracts, and able to navigate USAID compliance and reporting requirements Experience with software R&D capitalization (eg SOP 98-1) Strong verbal and written communications skills Ten years' work experience Knowledge of GAAP and ASPE foundations Experience with and strong interest in working with the senior management team to develop a strategy for rapid and controlled growth Accustomed to working with remote teams, including building deep, enjoyable long-distance work relationships French language skills desirable but not required Other information Reasons to join Viamo: "What is really attractive for me is where Viamo is in its evolution. There is plenty of accounting/finance work out there with well-established firms where you basically just come in and turn-the-handle-on-the-numbers-machine every month. The next three years of Viamo's existence are likely to be its most exciting. And it just isn't any company that you'll be helping to build. It is one with the proven ability to make a positive impact. Lastly, the group has a high caliber team of cool people with interesting backgrounds. Who doesn't want to work with cool people?" Team and Reporting Structure The position is part of Viamo's senior management team and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. We're flexible on location, as we're more focused on finding the right person. You could be based in Washington (DC), Canada, or in one of our major markets in Africa or Asia. I hereby certify that I have not withheld or misstated any material facts that might adversely affect my application for employment and that the answers given by me are true and correct. I further certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed this application. I understand that any omission or misstatement of material fact on this application or any document used to secure employment shall be grounds for rejection of this application, or for immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. I hereby authorize the Company to thoroughly investigate my references, work record, education, and other matters related to my suitability for employment, and further, I authorize my former employers listed in this application to speak to officials of and disclose to the Company any and all letters, reports, and other information related to my work records, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. I authorize disclosure of this information in compliance with and in waiver of my rights under applicable privacy legislation.