Vice President, Finance; Volunteer Board

Vice President, Finance (Volunteer Board Role)

The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its global Board of Directors as Vice President, Finance. This is a volunteer,‑staff executive board position for a leader who is passionate about supporting Ukraine and the global Ukrainian community.

Why This Role Matters

The Vice President, Finance plays a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity, transparency, and long‑term sustainability of the Ukrainian World Congress. At a time when Ukraine’s future depends on strong, globally coordinated action, your stewardship will ensure that UWC’s financial systems, reporting, and accountability match the scale of its mission.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your financial leadership to a global movement representing the interests of over 25 million Ukrainians worldwide. You will collaborate with a highly committed global board of directors, influencers, and a dedicated staff team working tirelessly to strengthen Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and democratic future.

Your Mission

• Provide strategic financial leadership by working with the Executive Director and Manager Finance to establish policies and oversee all financial operations and assets of UWC as required under UWC bylaws. Ensure rigorous internal controls, transparent processes, and best‑practice financial governance to maintain the confidence of global partners and supporters.
• Ensure transparent, high‑quality financial reporting by presenting financial reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee at regular meetings, or upon request. Provide clear, data‑driven insights to support strategic decision‑making and global planning.
• Strengthen UWC’s global financial capacity by collaborating closely with the President, Executive Committee, Treasury/Finance staff, auditors, and regional leaders to build robust financial frameworks that support UWC’s multi‑country operations. Support global fundraising, development programs, and donor stewardship by ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and operational excellence. Lead efforts to continuously optimize financial systems, tools, and reporting standards across the global network.
• Champion accountability and compliance by ensuring UWC’s financial practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as donor expectations. Proactively assess financial risks and recommend policies and improvements to strengthen UWC’s long‑term resilience.
• Be a steward of trust in this volunteer leadership role by helping maintain the highest standards of integrity and accountability, protecting donor confidence, enabling global partnerships, and ensuring that every dollar strengthens Ukraine and the Ukrainian people around the world.

What You Bring

• Significant financial leadership experience, ideally in corporate finance, nonprofit governance, banking, investment management, or accounting.
• Strong technical competency in financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, cash management, and risk oversight.
• Exceptional integrity and commitment to transparency, ethics, and good governance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a global Board, staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Passion for the Ukrainian World Congress mission and for supporting Ukraine’s independence, unity, and global advocacy.

The Impact

Your financial leadership will directly strengthen UWC’s global mission by supporting Ukraine’s defenders, advancing international advocacy, and empowering Ukrainian communities in more than 80 countries. By ensuring strong financial governance, you help accelerate the global movement defending democracy, freedom, and Ukraine’s future prosperity.

About UWC

For almost 60 years, the Ukrainian World Congress has been the unified voice of the global Ukrainian community, representing the interests of over 25 million Ukrainians across more than 80 countries. Recognized by the United Nations and the Council of Europe, UWC champions Ukraine’s sovereignty, strengthens communities worldwide, and leads global advocacy for a secure and prosperous democratic Ukraine.

• Position:
  Vice President, Finance
• Reports to:
  
  UWC Board of Directors and President
• Location:
  
  Global (biweekly virtual meetings and periodic in‑person sessions)

Please send your cover letter and resume to Paul Grod, UWC President:
President

Thank you for your interest.