Chief Financial

Selection process developed by matteria

Location and Work Mode

Mexico City, Mexico. Hybrid.

Who we are

Christel House Mexico is part of Christel House International, a global education organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through education, holistic support, and long-term human development.

For more than 25 years, Christel House has supported children and young people from underserved communities through an integrated model that combines high-quality education, nutrition, healthcare, socio-emotional development, family engagement, and pathways to higher education and meaningful employment.

Mexico holds a distinctive place within the Christel House network as the first international site established outside the United States. Over the years, the organization has evolved from a complementary education center into a fully integrated K–12 educational institution serving hundreds of students and their families.

Today, Christel House Mexico is entering a significant new stage of institutional growth and expansion. With the development of a second campus in Mexico City and increasing expectations around governance, compliance, financial sophistication, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability, the organization is seeking a senior financial leader who can combine strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and a strong commitment to mission.

Our impact

More than 25,000 students served globally across the Christel House network.

• Presence in multiple countries, including Mexico, India, South Africa, Jamaica, and the United States.
• More than 27 years of educational and social impact.
• A comprehensive support model integrating education, healthcare, nutrition, social services, and character development.
• 97% of Christel House graduates continue their education, enter employment, or participate in professional development opportunities.
• Christel House Mexico currently operates a K–12 educational model serving hundreds of students and families.
• The organization is expanding through the development of a second campus in Mexico City.
• A long-term commitment to educational equity, social mobility, community development, and sustainable impact.

Purpose of the Position

Lead the financial strategy, administrative operations, compliance, and long-term sustainability of Christel House Mexico, ensuring financial excellence, operational discipline, sound decision-making, and institutional accountability to support the organization’s mission, growth, and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management processes.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and projections to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Translate financial information into clear insights and recommendations for the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.
• Monitor financial performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, trends, and corrective actions.
• Support strategic resource allocation and ensure alignment between financial priorities and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the Endowment Fund and contribute to investment monitoring and financial sustainability initiatives.

• Lead the accounting, treasury, payroll, procurement, budgeting, and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure reliable, efficient, and disciplined financial and administrative operations across the organization.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and decision-oriented financial reporting.
• Strengthen administrative processes, operating standards, and internal service levels.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, simplify processes, and improve organizational effectiveness.

• Ensure full compliance with Mexican tax, labor, regulatory, and nonprofit requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, procedures, and governance mechanisms.
• Lead relationships with auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee organizational risk management and the implementation of mitigation plans.
• Ensure proper financial management, control, and reporting of donor funds and restricted resources.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and responsible stewardship.

• Lead, develop, and strengthen the Finance and Administration teams.
• Build a culture of accountabilit