We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team, responsible for a diverse range of duties that contribute to the overall success of our organization. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze performance metrics, and implement strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, preparing detailed reports, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. Proficiency in [specific software/tools], exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in [relevant field] are essential requirements for this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Developing and executing financial strategies, ensuring sustainability, and implementing blended finance solutions are the core responsibilities. This role demands expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and innovative funding mechanisms to support sustainable development initiatives. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial analysis tools, and a deep understanding of blended finance structures. Experience in international development, impact investing, or related fields is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to secure and manage funding effectively.
Spearhead the formulation and execution of Splash’s comprehensive financial strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational expansion, government collaborations, and overarching impact objectives.
Splash seeks to establish a refined capital strategy that effectively delineates between philanthropic funding, catalytic capital, government co-financing, donor-funded infrastructure, technical assistance, and long-term public ownership.
Collaborate closely with the CEO, Development team, and program leadership to evaluate how various funding sources can be strategically aligned with the organization’s diverse needs.
Assist in the development of financial models to address government co-financing, donor match criteria, staged execution timelines, working capital requirements, and long-term viability.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding the balance between scaling initiatives, risk management, unrestricted reserves, cost recovery strategies, donor-imposed restrictions, and financial exposure at the country level.
Lead the development of strategic scenario plans and financial models to project multi-year growth trajectories, accounting for variables such as delayed disbursements, foreign exchange exposure, government payment timing discrepancies, implementation delays, and potential funding shortfalls.
Develop sophisticated financial models that integrate variables such as inflation, foreign exchange exposure, country-specific cost assumptions, and implementation timing to ensure multi-year budgets are both accurate and actionable for strategic decision-making.
Global Financial Management and Reporting encompasses the oversight and dissemination of financial data across multinational enterprises, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate financial statements, and strategic decision-making support. This role demands expertise in international accounting principles, proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, and strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial metrics. Responsibilities include consolidating financial reports, conducting variance analyses, managing audit processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational objectives. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional certifications such as CPA or CFA preferred. Proficiency in advanced Excel, financial modeling tools, and ERP software is essential, alongside exceptional communication abilities to present financial insights effectively to stakeholders.
Manage global budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting for Splash’s US and international operations.
Prepare timely, precise, and actionable reports tailored to the CEO, management team, Board members, Finance Committee, donors, and country teams to support informed decision-making.
Enhance financial dashboards and analytical tools to enable country, regional, and global teams to monitor burn rates in relation to activities, deliverables, restricted donor budgets, and implementation progress with real-time or near real-time accuracy.
Oversee the organization’s financial inflows and outflows, ensuring optimal cash flow management, maintaining appropriate reserve levels, administering restricted and unrestricted funds, and strategically planning for liquidity needs.
Collaborate closely with program and Development teams to ensure budgets, forecasts, and donor reports are aligned with actual implementation outcomes.
Provide budget modeling support for new initiatives, covering comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted allocations, match or co-financing projections, cost recovery mechanisms, and execution schedules.
Ensure that grant budgets, cost recovery mechanisms, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting processes are executed with discipline, transparency, and full alignment to Splash’s operating model.
Government co-financing and public finance initiatives involve strategic collaboration between public and private sectors to fund essential projects, ensuring sustainable development and economic growth. These programs require meticulous financial planning, robust regulatory oversight, and transparent governance to allocate resources efficiently while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Professionals in this field must possess expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and policy analysis, alongside a deep understanding of public funding mechanisms and budgetary frameworks. Responsibilities include designing innovative funding models, securing investments, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards to maximize societal impact.
Provide assistance in the design and financial management of government co-financing arrangements, with a focus on developing contribution models, establishing annual work plans, ensuring budget alignment, and evaluating fund-flow options.
Evaluate the financial impact arising from government-funded implementation, direct government procurement, contractor payments, cost-share obligations, and postponed public disbursements.
Collaborate with country teams to validate the financial feasibility of government co-financing commitments, ensuring they are accurately documented, properly accounted for, and consistently monitored.
Provide financial analysis services concerning public-sector ownership, operational and maintenance activities, and the phased transfer of responsibilities to governmental entities.
Possess a solid grasp of the operational challenges and inherent risks associated with working in low-income environments, such as the complexities of public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation shortfalls, currency exposure, and disparities in local accounting capabilities.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across global operations. They oversee tax compliance, manage value-added tax (VAT) filings, and mitigate financial risks by implementing robust control measures. Their responsibilities include monitoring regulatory changes, assessing potential exposures, and ensuring accurate reporting mitigating penalties and maintain financial integrity. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of international tax laws are essential for success in this role.
Maintain adherence to U.S. nonprofit compliance standards, donor-related regulations, accounting and audit guidelines, as well as applicable international financial regulatory frameworks.
Responsible for managing financial activities spanning various countries and legal entities, encompassing registration processes, adherence to statutory regulations, local audit obligations, payroll administration, tax obligations, banking operations, and accounting standards.
Oversee Value-Added Tax (VAT), withholding tax obligations, tax recoverability, exemptions, and other jurisdiction-specific tax matters impacting donor-funded budgets, infrastructure implementation, and local procurement activities.
Spearhead the yearly audit procedures while nurturing collaborative relationships with external auditors, tax specialists, legal counsel, and other technical advisors to ensure alignment and compliance.
Oversee robust risk management protocols across worldwide financial activities, encompassing internal controls, duty segregation, fraud mitigation, procurement safeguards, and documentation protocols.
We are seeking a seasoned professional to oversee systems, controls, and operational discipline, ensuring adherence to established protocols and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing robust control frameworks, monitoring system performance, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory compliance, identifying process inefficiencies, and driving initiatives to enhance overall organizational discipline.
Develop and sustain robust financial frameworks, including systems, policies, processes, and internal controls, to effectively support the expansion of a worldwide organization.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, improve reporting tools and data integrity, and streamline cross-country accounting processes.
Develop and maintain a robust accounting and reporting framework designed to meticulously track restricted funds by donor, project, activity, deliverable, country, budget line, and expenditure status.
Enhance budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cost documentation, and approval processes to ensure clarity, efficiency, and scalability.
Facilitate seamless finance operations to enable efficient procurement, contracting, and implementation processes while preventing delays.
Promote a culture characterized by financial accountability, transparency, and expedited decision-making.
Experienced professionals are sought to lead cohesive teams and foster collaborative partnerships across diverse functions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while driving collective success.
Guide and develop Splash’s international finance team, fostering growth and enhancing their collective capabilities.
Elevate the financial acumen of country teams and non-financial leaders by fostering a culture of budget accountability and disciplined fiscal stewardship.
Collaborate effectively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership to ensure financial resources are strategically aligned with program delivery and organizational objectives.
Interpret intricate financial matters and convey them in accessible, actionable insights for non-financial team members.
Act as a reliable advisor to key leadership, including the Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in software development. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is required, along with familiarity with frameworks like Django or Spring Boot. Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential. Additional expertise in database management systems and cloud computing platforms will be considered advantageous. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in a dynamic technological landscape.
A minimum of 15 years of progressively senior financial leadership experience is required.
With a strong background in international financial oversight, ideally within a globally operating nonprofit, NGO, foundation-funded entity, development finance institution, or mission-driven organization spanning multiple countries.
Proficiency in international accounting standards and frameworks, such as IFRS and/or IPSA, where applicable, along with expertise in donor compliance, grants management, handling restricted funding, conducting audits, establishing robust internal controls, and overseeing multi-entity financial operations is required.
Proven track record in formulating and executing financial strategies within intricate operational frameworks.
Proficiency in low-income or lower-middle-income country settings is highly desirable.
A solid grasp of Value-Added Tax (VAT), tax regulations, multi-currency exposure, statutory compliance, procurement processes, and financial risk management within international frameworks is essential.
Applicants with a background in government co-financing, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing, development finance, or blended finance will be given preference.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and analytical methodologies is essential.
Proven expertise in developing multi-year, cross-border budgets, donor-imposed restricted financial plans, and detailed burn-rate assessments.
Skilled in collaborating with Board members, Finance Committees, Treasurers, Chief Executive Officers, and other senior leadership teams.
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred. Candidates with a CPA certification, an MBA, or equivalent professional experience are highly regarded.
Proven expertise in Excel and financial reporting systems, complemented by hands-on experience with financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics, is highly advantageous.
The Ideal Candidate
The perfect candidate combines technical expertise with strategic foresight, capable of overseeing audits, budgets, compliance, and controls while remaining deeply engaged with the overarching challenge: designing a financial framework that enables Splash’s model to expand, adapt, and thrive over time.
They will bring:
Demonstrates exceptional discernment when operating in intricate, uncertain, and cross-border contexts.
A solid grasp of the flow of funds among donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners is essential.
Proven ability to navigate philanthropic initiatives, government co-financing mechanisms, restricted grants, catalytic capital strategies, and alternative forms of mission-driven funding with ease.
A professional who combines operational acumen, leadership in development, and strategic foresight, with a proven capacity to establish standardized frameworks, scalable systems, and robust financial instruments to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Proactively recognizes and articulates financial risks in a timely manner while ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the organization.
Possesses a systems-oriented approach, adept at designing disciplined, practical, and adaptable processes.
Demonstrates a collaborative approach with program, development, operations, and country leadership teams.
Maintaining strict standards regarding transparency, accountability, and diligent follow-through is essential.
Proficient in both written and verbal communication, as well as effective interpersonal interactions.
Proficient in collaborating across diverse time zones and cultural backgrounds with humility, precision, and mutual respect.
Dedication to embodying Splash’s core values—People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes—is essential for this role.
The salary and benefits package includes competitive remuneration along with a comprehensive suite of employee benefits designed to support both professional and personal well-being. Eligible employees will receive health insurance coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and additional perks tailored to enhance work-life balance. Performance-based bonuses and career development opportunities may also be available to further incentivize growth and engagement within the organization.
This position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. At Splash, we are deeply committed to our mission and ensure our employees and their families receive comprehensive benefits in support of their well-being.
Splash functions globally across various time zones, offering flexible work arrangements. Employees may establish consistent working hours aligned with their local time zone while remaining available for sporadic after-hours responsibilities. This approach is complemented by an autonomous scheduling system that prioritizes personal downtime.
The position provides 18 days of paid vacation, with an annual increase of two days until reaching a maximum of 28 days, along with 11 paid holidays. Employees also enjoy Wellness Fridays, which feature reduced work hours on Fridays. Moreover, the company grants two weeks of paid time off during mid-year, specifically around the July 4th week and the final week of the calendar year.
The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, as well as a 401K retirement savings plan featuring a 3% employer contribution match.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
