Oversight of assigned programmatic and operational functions comprises the core responsibilities of this position, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and organizational standards. Duties include strategic planning, budget management, team leadership, and performance monitoring to drive efficiency and meet project milestones. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to facilitate seamless communication, resolve operational challenges, and integrate innovative solutions. Additional responsibilities involve policy implementation, compliance verification, and stakeholder engagement to uphold accountability and transparency across all initiatives.
Crafting robust financial strategies, advancing sustainability initiatives, and fostering blended finance frameworks form the core of this role. The position demands a comprehensive grasp of financial mechanisms, a dedication to sustainable development goals, and expertise in integrating diverse funding sources to drive impactful outcomes. Responsibilities include devising and implementing financial plans, spearheading sustainability projects, and managing blended finance arrangements to optimize resource allocation and enhance program effectiveness. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Develop and implement Splash’s comprehensive, long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational expansion objectives, strategic government collaborations, and overarching impact-driven goals.
Develop a refined capital strategy for Splash that effectively differentiates between philanthropic funding, catalytic capital, government co-financing, donor-funded infrastructure, technical assistance, and long-term public ownership.
Partner with the CEO, the Development team, and program leadership to evaluate which funding sources align best with the organization’s diverse needs across all departments.
Provide financial modeling support for government co-financing initiatives, donor match requirements, phased implementation strategies, working capital needs, and long-term sustainability objectives.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding trade-offs involving scale, risk management, unrestricted reserves, cost recovery mechanisms, donor-imposed restrictions, and financial exposure at the country level.
Lead scenario planning and financial modeling for multi-year growth, including delayed disbursements, foreign exchange exposure, government payment timing, implementation shifts, and funding gaps.
Develop comprehensive financial models that account for inflation, foreign exchange exposure, country-specific cost assumptions, and the timing of implementations to ensure that multi-year budgets are both accurate and actionable for decision-making.
Global oversight of financial management and reporting activities is entrusted to our dedicated team, ensuring precision, compliance, and strategic oversight across all financial operations worldwide. This role demands expertise in international financial standards, regulatory frameworks, and advanced reporting methodologies to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial data. Responsibilities include consolidating global financial statements, analyzing performance trends, and ensuring adherence to governance policies while driving process improvements. Candidates must possess a strong academic background in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent. Five or more years of progressive experience in financial management, auditing, or reporting—preferably within a multinational corporation—is essential. Exceptional analytical abilities, leadership skills, and proficiency in financial software and ERP systems are required to excel in this dynamic, high-impact role.
Responsible for directing global budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting initiatives for Splash’s operations in the US and internationally.
Prepare and deliver timely, precise, and actionable reports tailored to the CEO, management team, Board, 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 alignment with activities, deliverables, restricted donor budgets, and implementation progress in real time or near-real time.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow, reserves, both restricted and unrestricted funding, as well as liquidity planning initiatives.
Collaborate closely with program and development teams to maintain alignment between budgets, forecasts, and donor reports with actual implementation progress.
Support the development of budget models for potential new initiatives, encompassing comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted allocations, co-financing or match funding assumptions, cost recovery mechanisms, and projected implementation schedules.
Ensure disciplined, transparent management of grant budgets, cost recovery, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting in strict alignment with Splash’s operating model.
Government co-financing and public finance initiatives play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable economic development by leveraging resources from multiple stakeholders. These programs aim to enhance infrastructure projects, social services, and economic growth through strategic partnerships between public and private entities. Candidates should possess expertise in financial modeling, budgetary analysis, and fiscal policy development, along with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards. Responsibilities include designing and implementing co-financing mechanisms, evaluating funding proposals, and ensuring transparent resource allocation while maintaining fiscal accountability.
Provide assistance in the design and financial management of government co-financing structures, encompassing contribution frameworks, yearly operational plans, budget synchronization, and fund distribution methodologies.
Evaluate the financial ramifications associated with government-funded implementation, direct government procurement processes, contractor remuneration, cost-sharing obligations, and postponed public disbursements.
Collaborate with country teams to validate the feasibility of government co-financing commitments, ensuring they are financially sound, properly documented, accurately recorded, and consistently tracked.
Conduct financial analysis pertaining to public-sector ownership structures, operational and maintenance activities, and the phased transition of responsibilities to government-managed systems.
Experience in navigating the challenges and practicalities of working in low-income environments is essential, encompassing factors such as public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation shortfalls, currency risks, and disparities in local accounting expertise.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals are responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, managing tax obligations, and mitigating financial and operational risks across global operations. They develop and implement policies to maintain compliance with diverse jurisdictional requirements, oversee VAT and tax filings, and conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats. Additionally, they provide strategic guidance to minimize liabilities, conduct audits to validate compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management and regulatory adherence into business practices. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of international tax laws and compliance standards are essential for success in this role.
Oversee adherence to U.S. nonprofit compliance mandates, donor stipulations, accounting and audit protocols, as well as pertinent international financial regulations.
Responsible for managing financial operations spanning various international locations and business entities, encompassing legal registration, adherence to statutory regulations, local audit obligations, payroll administration, tax compliance, banking procedures, and accounting standards.
Oversee value-added tax (VAT), withholding tax obligations, reclaim processes, exemptions, and other jurisdiction-specific tax matters impacting donor-funded budgets, infrastructure execution, and local procurement activities.
Oversee the yearly audit cycle while cultivating strong partnerships with external auditors, tax professionals, legal counsel, and specialized technical advisors.
To ensure robust risk management practices are upheld across international financial operations, this role encompasses internal control frameworks, duty segregation, fraud prevention measures, procurement safeguards, and stringent documentation protocols.
We are seeking a dedicated professional to oversee systems, controls, and operational discipline, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices. The role demands a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and internal policies, coupled with the ability to implement and maintain robust control mechanisms. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement in operational processes. Candidates should possess proven experience in a similar capacity, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges effectively.
Develop and uphold robust financial frameworks, including systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, to accommodate the expansion of a global enterprise.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, reporting mechanisms, data accuracy, and inter-country accounting procedures to ensure robust operational efficiency and compliance.
Design and implement the accounting and reporting framework to monitor restricted funds, ensuring accurate tracking by donor, project, activity, deliverable, country, budget line, and spending status.
Enhance budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cost documentation, and approval processes to ensure clarity, efficiency, and scalability.
Facilitate seamless financial operations to bolster procurement, contracting, and implementation activities while preventing finance from impeding progress.
Foster an environment of financial responsibility, openness, and prompt decision-making throughout the organization.
We are seeking a dynamic leader capable of fostering team cohesion and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate will excel in guiding teams through complex challenges while cultivating strong partnerships with diverse departments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to bridge gaps between teams and ensure seamless project execution. Experience in leading high-performing teams and aligning stakeholders across various functions is highly preferred. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to inspire collective success through shared objectives.
Direct supervision and development of Splash’s international finance department are the primary responsibilities, involving leadership, mentorship, and strategic enhancement of the team’s capabilities.
Develop and enhance financial capabilities among country teams and non-financial leaders to ensure widespread, responsible budget ownership.
Collaborate effectively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership teams to ensure financial resources are strategically allocated in alignment with program delivery and organizational goals.
Distill intricate financial matters into easily understandable, actionable insights for non-financial team members.
Act as a reliable advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors, fostering strong collaborative relationships to support strategic decision-making and governance.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required, with a minimum of three years of experience in software development or a related technical role. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is essential, along with experience in database management and software testing methodologies. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are also necessary. Familiarity with cloud platforms, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices is a plus. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning are expected.
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience is required.
Extensive expertise in global financial management is essential, ideally gained within an international nonprofit, NGO, foundation-funded institution, development finance organization, or mission-driven entity with a multi-country operational footprint.
Experience with international accounting standards and practices, including IFRS and/or IPSAS where relevant, donor compliance, grants management, restricted funding, audits, internal controls, and multi-entity financial operations.
Skilled in devising and implementing financial strategies within intricate operational settings.
Proficiency in working within low-income or lower-middle-income country settings is highly advantageous.
Proficient in navigating value-added tax (VAT), tax regulations, multi-currency exposure, statutory compliance, procurement processes, and financial risk management within international contexts.
Candidates with a background in government co-financing initiatives, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing projects, development finance programs, or blended finance models will be given strong consideration.
Proficient in constructing detailed financial models, conducting comprehensive scenario analyses, preparing accurate forecasts, and performing thorough data-driven evaluations.
Proven expertise in developing multi-year and multi-country budgets, as well as donor-restricted financial frameworks and burn-rate assessments.
Individuals with a proven track record collaborating with Board members, Finance Committees, Treasurers, Chief Executive Officers, and other senior leadership personnel are encouraged to apply.
A Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred. Strongly valued are credentials such as a CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional experience.
Advanced expertise in Excel and financial reporting systems is essential. Proficiency in financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional analytical skills and the ability to thrive under pressure. They should hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least five years of hands-on experience in the industry, complemented by strong leadership capabilities. The candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a keen attention to detail. Additionally, they should be proficient in industry-specific software and tools, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
The successful applicant demonstrates a robust technical skill set paired with a forward-thinking, strategic mindset. They are adept at overseeing audits, budgets, compliance, and internal controls while remaining driven by the broader challenge: determining the financial framework that will support Splash’s scalable growth, seamless transition, and long-term sustainability.
They will be responsible for delivering the following:
Demonstrates exceptional discernment in navigating intricate, uncertain, and cross-border operational contexts.
An in-depth grasp of the financial flows between donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners is essential.
Proven capability to navigate philanthropy, government co-financing, restricted grants, catalytic capital, and other mission-driven funding mechanisms with ease.
A professional who combines operational acumen, hands-on development expertise, and strategic foresight to design scalable standards, robust systems, and practical financial instruments that enhance cross-team collaboration and performance.
Proactively detecting potential financial risks and articulating them concisely to stakeholders, while ensuring operational efficiency remains unaffected.
A strategic approach to systems, characterized by the capability to design processes that are both disciplined and adaptable, serving both practical and scalable purposes.
Seeking a professional with a demonstrated ability to forge and sustain strong collaborative partnerships with program, development, operations, and country leaders.
Maintaining rigorous standards for openness, responsibility, and consistent execution is essential.
Proficient in both written and verbal communication, as well as fostering strong interpersonal relationships.
Effectively collaborate across diverse time zones and cultures, demonstrating humility, clear communication, and mutual respect in all interactions.
Demonstrates unwavering dedication to Splash’s core values of People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes.
The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Eligibility for these benefits begins on the first day of employment. Additionally, the position provides access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and other employee perks designed to support work-life balance and long-term career growth.
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Splash is committed to upholding its mission by providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both employees and their families.
Splash maintains a global presence with adaptable work arrangements. Employees have the autonomy to establish consistent working hours aligned with their local time zone while remaining prepared to accommodate occasional after-hours responsibilities. This framework is complemented by a self-directed schedule that prioritizes personal well-being.
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The benefits package features 18 days of paid vacation time, which increases by two days annually up to a maximum of 28 days, along with 11 paid holidays and Wellness Fridays with reduced hours. Additionally, employees receive two weeks of paid time off during the year—specifically the week of July 4th and the final week of December.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided, along with a retirement savings plan featuring a 3% employer match on 401K contributions.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
