Oversee and execute a comprehensive range of duties, including but not limited to strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and deliver measurable results aligned with company objectives. Monitor performance metrics, analyze data trends, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous development. Maintain open communication with stakeholders to align on priorities and address challenges proactively. Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in all operational activities.
We develop and implement advanced financial strategies, prioritize sustainability initiatives, and leverage blended finance solutions to drive impactful outcomes. This role demands expertise in designing innovative financial models, assessing sustainability risks and opportunities, and structuring partnerships that align with both economic and environmental goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating financial analysis with sustainability frameworks, identifying blended finance mechanisms to mobilize capital, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives.
Craft Splash’s enduring financial strategy to align with organizational expansion, governmental collaborations, and overarching impact objectives.
Craft a comprehensive capital strategy for Splash that clearly delineates various funding streams, including philanthropic contributions, 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 diverse funding sources can be leveraged to meet the varied needs of the organization.
Support the development of financial models to analyze government co-financing structures, evaluate donor match requirements, assess phased implementation costs, determine working capital needs, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding trade-offs concerning scalability, risk management, unrestricted reserves, cost recovery mechanisms, donor-imposed restrictions, and financial exposure at the country level.
Lead the development of scenario plans and financial models to project multi-year growth, accounting for factors such as delayed disbursements, foreign exchange exposure, government payment timing, implementation shifts, and funding gaps.
Develop financial models that integrate inflation considerations, foreign exchange risks, country-specific cost estimates, and implementation schedules to ensure multi-year budgets remain accurate and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
Global Financial Management and Reporting involves overseeing the financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering accurate financial reports to stakeholders. This role requires expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and the implementation of robust internal controls. Candidates must possess a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ARCA. Strong proficiency in financial software, data analysis tools, and ERP systems is essential. Responsibilities include consolidating financial statements, conducting audits, managing risk, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights are critical for success in this position.
Lead the development and execution of global budgeting initiatives, financial forecasting, cash flow administration, and comprehensive financial reporting for Splash’s domestic and international operations.
Deliver timely, precise, and actionable reports tailored for the CEO, executive leadership, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, donors, and international 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—either in real time or near-real time.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow management, including reserves, restricted and unrestricted funding sources, as well as liquidity planning.
Collaborate closely with program and development teams to align budgets, forecasts, and donor reports with the practical aspects of project implementation.
Provide budget modeling support for new opportunities, encompassing comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted allocations, match or co-financing parameters, cost recovery strategies, and execution timelines.
Guarantee that grant budgets, cost recovery processes, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting adhere to disciplined, transparent, and operating model-aligned standards.
Government Co-Financing and Public Finance involves collaborating with governmental bodies to secure funding for projects through shared financial responsibilities. The role requires expertise in managing public funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing resource allocation to support development initiatives. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial data, preparing budget proposals, and facilitating transparent fiscal reporting to stakeholders. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial management tools, and a deep understanding of public sector finance policies. Experience in budget planning, grant administration, or economic forecasting is highly desirable.
Provide assistance in designing and managing financial oversight for government co-financing agreements, encompassing the establishment of contribution frameworks, yearly operational plans, budget synchronization, and fund distribution mechanisms.
Evaluate the financial impact of government-funded implementation initiatives, direct government procurement activities, contractor payment schedules, cost-sharing obligations, and delays in public fund disbursement.
Collaborate closely with country teams to validate that government co-financing commitments are financially feasible, thoroughly documented, accurately recorded, and consistently tracked.
Conduct financial analyses focused on public-sector assets, operational and maintenance expenditures, and the phased transition of responsibilities to governmental frameworks.
Bring a hands-on grasp of the challenges and practicalities involved in working within low-income environments, such as navigating public finance cycles, overcoming procurement limitations, addressing documentation shortfalls, managing currency risk, and accounting for disparities in local financial expertise.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals are tasked with ensuring organizational adherence to global regulatory frameworks, managing tax obligations, and mitigating financial and operational risks. These specialists oversee the accurate calculation, reporting, and remittance of VAT and other tax liabilities across jurisdictions, while also implementing robust compliance policies to align with evolving legal requirements. They conduct thorough risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain transparent financial practices and minimize exposure to penalties or reputational damage.
Ensure adherence to U.S. nonprofit compliance obligations, donor-related regulations, accounting and audit standards, as well as applicable international financial regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities include managing financial operations spanning various countries and legal entities, with a focus on ensuring registration compliance, meeting statutory obligations, adhering to local audit standards, overseeing payroll and tax functions, managing banking relationships, and maintaining accurate accounting practices.
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.
Direct the yearly audit process while cultivating strong partnerships with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and specialized technical consultants.
Ensure robust risk management protocols are consistently implemented throughout global financial operations, encompassing internal controls, duty segregation, fraud prevention measures, procurement oversight, and documentation compliance.
The role focuses on enhancing systems, controls, and operational discipline to ensure efficiency, compliance, and reliability across organizational processes. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining robust controls, monitoring system performance, and implementing best practices to uphold high standards of operational excellence. The position requires a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and process optimization, along with the ability to analyze data and recommend improvements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align systems with business objectives and drive continuous enhancement.
Design and uphold robust financial frameworks, including systems, policies, processes, and internal controls, to sustain the expansion of a global organization.
Enhance the robustness of financial technology systems, reporting mechanisms, data accuracy, and international accounting procedures.
Develop and implement a robust accounting and reporting framework to meticulously monitor restricted funds, categorized by donor, project, activity, deliverable, country, budget line, and spending status.
Enhance budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cost documentation, and approval processes to ensure they are transparent, streamlined, and adaptable for future growth.
Ensure financial processes facilitate procurement, contracting, and implementation efficiently, preventing finance from becoming a hindrance to operational workflows.
Establish and maintain a culture characterized by financial accountability, openness, and rapid, well-informed decision-making.
Effective leadership of teams and fostering robust cross-functional partnerships are essential to this role. You will be responsible for guiding team members, aligning their efforts with organizational goals, and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to build consensus, resolve conflicts, and drive collective success. Additionally, you will cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to enhance synergy, improve efficiency, and achieve shared objectives.
Spearhead the development, guidance, and empowerment of Splash’s worldwide finance team.
Enhance financial acumen among country teams and non-financial leaders to foster distributed and disciplined budget management responsibilities.
Collaborate effectively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership to ensure financial resources are strategically aligned with program execution and overarching organizational goals.
Break down intricate financial concepts into easily understandable, actionable insights tailored for non-financial colleagues.
Act as a reliable advisor to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of three years of experience in software development. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ is required, along with expertise in database management systems and cloud computing platforms. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, troubleshooting technical issues, and contributing to system architecture decisions. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of progressively senior financial leadership experience is required.
Global finance management expertise is required, ideally cultivated within an internationally operating nonprofit, NGO, foundation-funded entity, development finance institution, or mission-driven organization spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Proven expertise in international accounting frameworks such as IFRS and/or IPSA, coupled with deep knowledge of donor compliance protocols, grant administration, handling of restricted funding, audit processes, internal control systems, and the management of multi-entity financial operations.
Proven expertise in developing and implementing financial strategies within intricate operational settings.
Preferred experience includes working in low-income or lower-middle-income country contexts.
Proficient in navigating VAT regulations, tax obligations, multi-currency financial exposures, statutory compliance, procurement processes, and international financial risk management.
Preferred candidates will have prior experience in government co-financing initiatives, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing projects, development finance programs, or blended finance frameworks.
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and analytical methodologies. Exhibits a high degree of expertise in developing and interpreting complex financial models to support strategic decision-making processes.
Proven expertise in developing multi-year, cross-border budgets, donor-restricted financial allocations, and detailed burn-rate evaluations.
Proven track record 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 comparable professional experience are highly valued.
Proven expertise in Excel and financial reporting systems is essential. Familiarity with financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics is advantageous.
The Ideal Candidate
The preferred candidate demonstrates robust technical expertise alongside a strategic mindset. They possess the capability to oversee audits, budgets, compliance, and controls while being driven by a broader inquiry: what financial framework will enable Splash’s model to expand, adapt, and thrive?
They will bring:
Demonstrates exceptional discernment when operating in intricate, uncertain, and multinational settings.
A solid grasp of the financial flow between donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners is essential.
Proven proficiency in navigating philanthropic funding, government co-financing mechanisms, restricted grants, catalytic capital investments, and other finance models aligned with organizational missions.
A seasoned operator, builder, and strategist, you will design and implement standards, systems, and financial tools to drive efficiency and alignment across teams.
Proactively identifies financial risks in a timely manner and effectively communicates them to stakeholders, ensuring transparency while maintaining operational efficiency.
A strategic systems-oriented approach, characterized by the capacity to develop disciplined, practical, and adaptable processes.
A proven ability to collaborate effectively with program, development, operations, and country leaders is required.
Maintaining rigorous standards of transparency, accountability, and thorough follow-through remains essential.
Proficient in both written and verbal communication, as well as possessing strong interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in collaborating effectively across diverse time zones and cultural backgrounds, demonstrated through humility, clear communication, and mutual respect, is essential.
Demonstrates a steadfast dedication to Splash’s core values—People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes—fostering an environment where these principles guide every decision and action.
Compensation and benefits packages are structured to attract and retain top talent, offering a competitive base salary along with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. Eligibility for benefits may vary depending on employment status and tenure, with additional perks such as flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and employee wellness programs. Candidates should review the full details of the offerings during the final stages of the hiring process to ensure alignment with their needs.
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. At Splash, we are committed to advancing our mission by providing comprehensive benefits designed to support both employees and their families.
Splash facilitates collaboration across multiple time zones while offering flexible work arrangements. Employees are empowered to establish consistent working hours aligned with their local time zone, though they must remain accessible for sporadic after-hours responsibilities. This approach is complemented by a self-directed schedule that prioritizes personal time.
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 and Wellness Fridays, which feature reduced working hours on Fridays. Furthermore, employees receive two additional weeks of paid leave, scheduled during the week of July 4th and the final week of the year.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, along with a 401K retirement savings plan featuring a 3% employer match.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
