We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our dynamic team in fulfilling essential operational and administrative duties, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to established protocols. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional departments to execute key initiatives, maintain accurate documentation, and provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. Accountability will include conducting thorough research, preparing detailed reports, and managing multiple priorities within established timelines. Additionally, the role demands strong problem-solving acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Financial strategy, sustainability, and blended finance professionals drive organizational growth while balancing fiscal responsibility and long-term viability. These roles require expertise in aligning financial objectives with sustainable development goals, leveraging innovative funding mechanisms, and optimizing capital structures to maximize impact. Responsibilities include conducting financial modeling, assessing risk-adjusted returns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into investment strategies. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software, and a deep understanding of blended finance structures—such as public-private partnerships—to mobilize diverse funding sources effectively.
Develop and execute Splash’s comprehensive financial strategy to ensure alignment with long-term organizational growth objectives, strategic government collaborations, and overarching impact targets.
Develop and refine Splash’s capital strategy to clearly differentiate between philanthropic funding, catalytic capital, government co-financing, donor-funded infrastructure, technical assistance, and long-term public ownership.
Collaborate with the CEO, Development team, and program leadership to evaluate the alignment of various funding sources with the diverse needs of the organization.
Support the development of financial models to assess government co-financing structures, adhere to donor match requirements, plan phased implementation strategies, evaluate working capital needs, and ensure long-term sustainability objectives.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding the balance among scaling initiatives, risk management, unrestricted reserves, cost recovery mechanisms, donor-imposed restrictions, and country-specific financial exposures.
Lead the development of scenario plans and financial models to project multi-year growth, accounting for variables such as delayed disbursements, foreign exchange exposure, government payment timing, implementation shifts, and funding gaps.
Develop comprehensive financial models that integrate inflation projections, foreign exchange risks, region-specific cost considerations, and the timing of implementation to ensure multi-year budgets are both accurate and actionable for decision-making.
Global Finance Management and Reporting oversees the accurate preparation, analysis, and dissemination of financial data to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintains robust internal controls, and delivers timely financial reports to stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing financial systems, optimizing reporting processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and performance. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software, and expertise in accounting principles, along with excellent communication abilities to translate complex financial insights into actionable business strategies. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with relevant certifications such as CPA or CFA, is typically required.
Responsible for managing global budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow oversight, and comprehensive financial reporting for Splash’s domestic and international operations.
Provide precise, timely, and actionable reporting to the CEO, management team, Board, Finance Committee, donors, and country teams.
Enhance financial dashboards and analyses to enable country, regional, and global teams to monitor burn rates in relation to activities, deliverables, restricted donor budgets, and implementation progress—either in real time or near-real time.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow management, including handling reserves, restricted and unrestricted funding, as well as liquidity planning.
Collaborate closely with the Program and Development teams to align budgets, forecasts, and donor reports with the actual implementation of initiatives.
Assist in developing budget models for new initiatives, encompassing comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted allocations, assumptions for match or co-financing, cost recovery mechanisms, and projected implementation timelines.
Ensure that grant budgets, cost recovery processes, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting are executed with discipline, transparency, and strict alignment to Splash’s operational framework.
Government Co-Financing and Public Finance initiatives serve as critical mechanisms to stimulate economic growth, enhance infrastructure development, and address societal needs through strategic funding partnerships between public and private sectors. These programs require professionals with expertise in fiscal policy, financial management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the efficient allocation and transparent use of public resources. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in budgetary analysis, grant administration, and stakeholder coordination to successfully navigate complex funding frameworks and deliver measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include assessing fiscal viability, designing co-financing models, and overseeing compliance with governmental and institutional guidelines to maximize impact and accountability.
Support the development of government co-financing frameworks by designing and overseeing contribution models, annual work plans, budget alignment strategies, and fund-flow mechanisms.
Evaluate the financial impact of government-funded initiatives, including direct procurement, contractor reimbursements, cost-sharing obligations, and postponed public fund disbursements.
Collaborate with country teams to validate that government co-financing commitments are financially feasible, properly documented, accurately recorded, and systematically tracked.
Conduct financial analyses pertaining to public-sector ownership, operational and maintenance activities, and the phased transition of management responsibilities to governmental entities.
Proficiency in navigating the complexities associated with low-income environments is essential, encompassing public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation deficiencies, currency fluctuations, and inconsistent local accounting capabilities.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals ensure adherence to global regulatory standards, oversee value-added tax (VAT) obligations, manage tax compliance frameworks, and mitigate organizational risks through strategic oversight and meticulous execution.
Maintain adherence to U.S. nonprofit mandates, donor-related guidelines, accounting and audit protocols, as well as pertinent international financial regulations.
Responsibilities include managing financial activities for various international locations and business units, ensuring adherence to registration mandates, statutory obligations, local audit standards, payroll processing, tax obligations, banking protocols, and established accounting methodologies.
Oversee value-added tax (VAT), withholding tax, recoverability, exemptions, and other jurisdiction-specific tax matters impacting donor-funded budgets, infrastructure implementation, and local procurement activities.
Oversee the annual audit process and cultivate productive relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and specialized technical consultants.
Ensure robust risk management protocols are consistently applied throughout global financial activities, encompassing internal control systems, duty segregation, anti-fraud measures, procurement safeguards, and rigorous documentation standards.
Systems, Controls, and Operational Discipline professionals are responsible for ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of organizational processes through robust frameworks and rigorous oversight. They develop and enforce standardized procedures, monitor performance metrics, and mitigate risks to uphold operational excellence. Key responsibilities include designing control mechanisms, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of accountability to prevent deviations and enhance reliability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align systems with strategic objectives while adhering to regulatory standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in risk management and compliance tools are required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in implementing disciplined operational practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Design and sustain robust financial systems, policies, processes, and internal controls to effectively support a rapidly expanding international organization.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, reporting systems, data integrity measures, and international accounting procedures to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
Develop and implement the accounting and reporting framework to meticulously monitor restricted funds, categorized by donor, project, activity, deliverable, country, budget line, and expenditure status.
Enhance budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cost documentation, and approval processes to ensure they are transparent, streamlined, and adaptable to growth.
Facilitate seamless alignment between finance processes and procurement, contracting, and implementation activities to prevent any delays while ensuring robust financial oversight.
Foster an environment characterized by financial responsibility, openness, and prompt decision-making.
We foster collaborative leadership and cultivate strong partnerships across diverse functions to drive cohesive team performance and organizational success.
Spearhead the growth and development of Splash’s international finance team through strategic leadership and mentorship.
Enhance the financial acumen of country teams and non-finance leaders, fostering widespread budget ownership through structured and disciplined practices.
Collaborate extensively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership to ensure financial resources are strategically allocated in alignment with program execution and organizational objectives.
Convert intricate financial matters into accessible, actionable insights tailored for colleagues lacking financial expertise.
Act as a reliable advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years of progressively senior financial leadership experience is required.
Professionals should possess extensive expertise in international financial management, ideally within a globally operating nonprofit, NGO, foundation-funded entity, development finance institution, or mission-driven organization spanning multiple countries.
Proven expertise in international accounting frameworks such as IFRS and/or IPSA, along with a strong understanding of donor compliance, grant administration, restricted funding mechanisms, audit processes, internal control systems, and multi-entity financial management is essential.
Proven expertise in steering financial strategy within intricate operational landscapes.
Proficiency in low-income or lower-middle-income country contexts is highly desirable.
A solid grasp of Value Added Tax (VAT), tax regulations, multi-currency risk management, statutory compliance, procurement processes, and financial risk assessment in international contexts is essential.
Preferred candidates will have a proven track record in government co-financing initiatives, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing arrangements, development finance projects, or blended finance solutions.
Proven expertise in developing sophisticated financial models, conducting comprehensive scenario planning, producing accurate forecasts, and performing in-depth analytical evaluations.
Proven expertise in developing multi-year, multi-country budgets, donor-specific restricted budgets, and burn-rate analysis is required.
Proficiency in collaborating with Board members, Finance Committees, Treasurers, Chief Executive Officers, and other senior leadership teams is required.
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a closely related discipline is highly desirable. Candidates holding a CPA certification, an MBA, or possessing comparable professional experience will be given particular consideration.
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 desirable.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate demonstrates robust technical expertise alongside a forward-thinking, strategic mindset. They possess the ability to oversee audits, budgets, compliance, and internal controls while remaining deeply engaged with the overarching challenge of designing a financial framework that enables Splash’s model to expand, adapt, and sustain long-term growth.
They will bring:
In complex, ambiguous, multi-country contexts, you demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability.
Proficiency in the flow of financial resources among donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in navigating philanthropic funding mechanisms, government co-financing initiatives, restricted grant structures, catalytic capital deployment, and other mission-aligned financial strategies.
A keen operator, builder, and strategist, adept at developing standards, systems, and financial tools that add value across multiple teams.
Capable of proactively recognizing financial risks and conveying them effectively without imposing undue burdens on the organization.
A strategic systems-oriented approach, coupled with the capacity to develop disciplined, practical, and adaptable processes.
A proven ability to collaborate effectively with program, Development, operations, and country leaders is essential.
Maintains rigorous standards for openness, responsibility, and consistent execution of commitments.
Proficient in both written and verbal communication, as well as skilled in fostering strong interpersonal relationships.
Proficient in collaborating seamlessly across diverse time zones and cultural contexts, demonstrating humility, clarity, and respect in all interactions.
Demonstrates a strong dedication to Splash’s core values—People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes—fostering a culture aligned with these principles in all professional endeavors.
The package offers a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits program designed to support both personal and professional well-being. Eligible employees will receive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement savings options and paid time off. Additional perks may include flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and employee assistance programs.
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Splash demonstrates a commitment to its mission by providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families.
Splash facilitates operations across multiple time zones while offering adaptable work schedules. Employees may establish regular hours aligned with their respective time zones, though they must remain accessible for sporadic off-hours tasks. This is complemented by an autonomous scheduling approach that prioritizes personal downtime.
The position comes with 18 days of paid vacation, which increases by two days annually until reaching a maximum of 28 days, alongside 11 paid holidays. The benefits package also includes two designated paid weeks off during the year—specifically the week of July 4th and the final week of December—as well as Wellness Fridays, which feature reduced hours on Fridays.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, alongside a retirement savings plan featuring a 3% employer match in the 401K program.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
