At a Glance
Reports To: CEO
Team: Lead Team member; oversees Finance (1 Finance Coordinator)
Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Location: U.S. with periodic Uganda travel
Scope: U.S. and Uganda operations across nonprofit and LLC entities
Compensation: Competitive (range available upon request)
About Sozo Children
Sozo Children International is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to caring for vulnerable children and transforming communities in Uganda and beyond. Rooted in the love of Christ, we combine compassionate care with sustainable, well-stewarded operations across the United States and Uganda. As our ministry grows, sound financial leadership is essential to extending our mission with integrity and lasting impact.
The Opportunity
The CFO is a key member of the executive team responsible for leading financial strategy, ensuring sustainability, and providing decision-ready financial insight across a multi-entity, international nonprofit organization.
Key Outcomes (First 12–18 Months)
• Build a multi-year financial plan and forecasting model
• Strengthen reserves, cash flow, and revenue sustainability
• Implement risk and internal controls framework
• Deliver accurate, timely consolidated reporting
• Establish strong partnership with U.S. and Uganda leadership
Core Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
• Lead financial strategy, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Advise executive leadership and Board on financial direction
• Evaluate growth initiatives and enterprise ventures
Financial Management & Reporting
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and analysis
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting across all entities
• Maintain GAAP-compliant systems and financial records
• Lead audit processes and external relationships
Global & Multi-Entity Oversight
• Oversee U.S. and Uganda financial operations
• Manage nonprofit and LLC entity structure and consolidation
• Lead multi-currency reporting and foreign exchange considerations
Risk & Compliance
• Establish and maintain internal controls and policies
• Manage financial, operational, and regulatory risks
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international requirements
• Oversee insurance coverage
Team & Operational Leadership
• Lead and develop Finance function
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and financial operations
• Support finance-related HR processes
• Partner on donor and CRM financial accuracy
• Contribute as a Lead Team member
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• 10+ years finance experience; 5+ years in leadership
• Strong background in reporting, forecasting, and controls
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards
• Nonprofit accounting experience (GAAP / fund accounting) Preferred
• MBA or advanced degree
• Multi-entity and/or international nonprofit experience
• Experience in growing, resource-conscious environments
• Familiarity with ERP, QuickBooks, and CRM systems
Personal Attributes
• Servant leader with strong integrity and mission alignment
• Strong communication and cross-cultural skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
Faith & Servant Leadership
Sozo Children is a faith-based ministry. All team members choose to participate in our grace-based environment by:
• Modeling Christ-like attributes and values through actions, words, and attitudes.
• Maintaining a safe, transparent, and healing environment grounded in grace, truth, love, trust, and authenticity.
• Embracing accountability and ongoing personal self-evaluation.
• Teaching and mentoring children, volunteers, and peers using biblical precepts at every opportunity.
• Building healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships while establishing healthy and safe boundaries.
• Maintaining a personal lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.
• Praying with children, volunteers, guests, and staff.
• Holding to the mission, vision, and core values of Sozo Children and signing Sozo Children’s Statement of Faith.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in Sozo Children’s mission and your relevant financial leadership experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity & Religious Organization Statement
Sozo Children is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. As a religious organization, Sozo Children reserves the right under applicable law to make employment decisions consistent with its faith-based mission, including the expectation that employees affirm and uphold the organization’s Statement of Faith.
