As part of this position, you will be responsible for a range of duties designed to support our team’s objectives and ensure smooth operations. Key tasks include managing project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. Additionally, you will oversee the implementation of processes to enhance efficiency, analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, and assist in strategic planning initiatives. The role demands strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with relevant software tools and prior experience in a similar capacity are essential requirements for success in this position.
Developing comprehensive financial strategies, ensuring sustainability, and implementing blended finance solutions are the core responsibilities of this role. The position requires expertise in creating innovative financial frameworks that align with organizational goals while promoting long-term viability. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in blending public, private, and philanthropic capital to drive impactful investments and foster sustainable development. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of financial instruments are essential for success in this position.
Spearhead the formulation of Splash’s enduring financial strategy, ensuring it aligns with organizational expansion, government collaborations, and impact-driven objectives.
Develop a refined capital strategy for Splash that clearly differentiates among 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 which funding sources align with the organization’s diverse needs.
Assist in developing financial models that address government co-financing arrangements, donor match prerequisites, staged implementation timelines, working capital obligations, and long-term viability objectives.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding trade-offs among scaling initiatives, risk management, unrestricted reserves, cost recovery mechanisms, donor-imposed restrictions, and financial exposure at the country level.
Lead the development of scenario planning 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 comprehensive financial models integrating variables such as inflation, foreign exchange exposure, country-specific cost assumptions, and implementation timelines to ensure multi-year budgets are both accurate and strategically actionable.
Global Financial Management & Reporting encompasses the oversight, analysis, and dissemination of financial data to ensure transparency, compliance, and strategic decision-making across an organization. This function involves preparing and presenting accurate financial statements, managing budgets, and conducting performance evaluations to support executive leadership in driving profitability and sustainability. Professionals in this role must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting principles and regulations, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders. Additionally, they are responsible for implementing robust internal controls, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with broader business objectives.
Responsible for managing global budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow oversight, and comprehensive financial reporting for Splash’s operations in both the US and international markets.
Provide prompt, precise, and actionable reporting to the CEO, leadership team, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, donors, and country teams to support timely decision-making.
Enhance financial dashboards and analyses to enable country, regional, and global teams to monitor burn rates against activities, deliverables, restricted donor budgets, and implementation progress in real time or near-real time.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow management, including reserves, restricted and unrestricted funding, and liquidity planning.
Collaborate closely with the program and development teams to guarantee that budgets, forecasts, and donor reports precisely align with the actual implementation of initiatives.
The role involves developing budget models for new initiatives, encompassing comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted allocations, match or co-financing parameters, cost recovery frameworks, and implementation schedules.
Ensure that grant budgets, cost recovery processes, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting adhere to disciplined, transparent, and model-aligned standards within Splash’s operational framework.
Government co-financing and public finance initiatives focus on securing and managing funding to support critical public projects and services, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining fiscal responsibility. This role requires expertise in financial planning, budgetary oversight, and policy analysis, with a strong emphasis on compliance with regulatory frameworks and transparency in financial operations. Responsibilities include evaluating funding proposals, negotiating co-financing agreements, monitoring expenditure against approved budgets, and reporting financial performance to stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree in finance, economics, or a related field, along with proven experience in public sector finance, project management, and data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in financial software, analytical tools, and strong communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively with government agencies, international partners, and financial institutions.
Assist in the development and financial management of government co-financing mechanisms by ensuring contribution models, annual work plans, budget alignment, and fund-flow options are effectively designed and maintained.
Analyze the financial consequences associated with government-funded implementation, direct government procurement, contractor payments, cost-share obligations, and delayed public disbursements.
Collaborate closely with country teams to validate that government co-financing commitments are financially feasible, thoroughly documented, accurately recorded, and systematically tracked.
Conduct financial analyses pertaining to public-sector ownership, operational and maintenance activities, and the gradual transfer of management responsibilities to governmental entities.
A proven ability to navigate the risks and complexities associated with operating in low-income environments is essential, encompassing challenges such as public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation shortfalls, currency fluctuations, and the variability of local accounting proficiency.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals ensure adherence to global regulatory frameworks, manage value-added tax obligations, oversee tax compliance strategies, and mitigate financial and operational risks to safeguard organizational integrity.
Ensure adherence to U.S. nonprofit compliance obligations, donor-related regulations, accounting and audit standards, as well as relevant international financial regulatory frameworks.
Responsible for managing financial operations spanning various countries and legal entities, ensuring adherence to registration protocols, statutory compliance obligations, local audit standards, payroll processing, tax obligations, banking procedures, and accounting practices.
Oversee value-added tax (VAT), withholding tax obligations, recoverability considerations, exemptions, and other country-specific tax matters impacting donor-funded budgets, infrastructure implementation, and local procurement processes.
Oversee the yearly audit cycle while cultivating strong partnerships with external auditors, tax specialists, legal counsel, and other technical advisors to ensure seamless collaboration and compliance.
Ensure robust risk management protocols are consistently implemented throughout global financial activities, encompassing internal controls, duty segregation, fraud deterrence, procurement oversight, and documentation protocols.
We seek a candidate to establish and maintain robust systems, controls, and operational discipline to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across organizational processes. The ideal individual will design and implement frameworks that mitigate risks, streamline workflows, and enforce adherence to policies and industry standards. Responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective actions while fostering a culture of accountability and reliability.
Develop and uphold robust financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls to sustain the operations of a rapidly expanding international organization.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, reporting systems, data integrity, and inter-country accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency across global operations.
Design and maintain a robust accounting and reporting framework to meticulously monitor restricted funds, categorizing transactions 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 that enable efficient procurement, contracting, and project implementation while avoiding any delays that could impede progress.
Foster an environment characterized by financial responsibility, openness, and prompt, well-informed decision-making.
Demonstrates leadership in guiding teams and fostering collaboration across diverse functions.
Direct and inspire Splash’s international finance team to achieve excellence through leadership and mentorship.
Construct financial acumen among country teams and non-financial leaders to ensure widespread and disciplined budget ownership.
Collaborate effectively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership teams to ensure financial resources are strategically allocated in alignment with program execution and organizational objectives.
Distill intricate financial concepts into easily understandable, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues.
Act as a dependable advisor to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Seeking a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in [specific field/industry], preferably holding a degree in [relevant field] or demonstrating equivalent experience. The ideal candidate will possess [X years] of hands-on experience in [specific skills, e.g., project management, software development, financial analysis], along with a deep understanding of [industry-specific tools, methodologies, or regulations]. Proficiency in [key technical or soft skills, e.g., data analysis, leadership, compliance] is essential, as is the ability to [specific capability, e.g., drive innovation, collaborate cross-functionally, meet tight deadlines]. Strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning are also required to thrive in this dynamic role.
Minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience is required.
Experienced in overseeing financial operations on a global scale, ideally within an international nonprofit, NGO, foundation-funded entity, development finance institution, or mission-driven organization spanning multiple countries.
Proficiency in international accounting standards and practices, such as IFRS and/or IPSA where applicable, donor compliance, grants administration, management of restricted funds, audit processes, internal control systems, and multi-entity financial operations is required.
Proven track record in directing financial strategy within intricate operational settings.
Strong preference for candidates with experience in low-income or lower-middle-income country contexts.
Proficient in navigating Value-Added Tax regulations, tax frameworks, multi-currency exposure risks, statutory compliance obligations, procurement processes, and financial risk management within international contexts.
Candidates with prior involvement in government co-financing initiatives, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing projects, development finance programs, or blended finance solutions will be given strong preference.
Proven expertise in developing robust financial models, conducting comprehensive scenario planning, preparing accurate forecasts, and performing in-depth analytical evaluations.
Accomplished in developing multi-year, cross-border budgets, budgets designated for specific donor restrictions, and detailed burn-rate assessments.
Skilled in collaborating with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees, Treasurers, CEOs, and other senior leadership teams.
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field is preferred, with a CPA, MBA, or equivalent practical experience highly valued.
Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel functions and financial reporting systems, with a proven track record in managing financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of relevant qualifications, skills, and experience ideally suited to the role’s demands. They should demonstrate a strong track record of success in similar positions, with proven expertise in key areas essential to the job. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are required, along with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Familiarity with industry-specific tools, software, or methodologies will be advantageous. Additionally, the candidate must exhibit adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset are critical for achieving objectives and driving success in this position.
The top candidate excels in both technical expertise and forward-thinking strategy, equipped to oversee audits, budgets, compliance, and controls with precision. Beyond executing these responsibilities, they possess a keen interest in exploring how Splash’s financial framework can evolve to support sustainable growth, adapt seamlessly to change, and maintain long-term resilience.
They will bring:
Demonstrates exceptional discernment in navigating intricate, uncertain, and multinational contexts.
A solid grasp of financial flows among donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners is essential.
Proven ability to navigate and integrate philanthropic funding, government co-financing mechanisms, restricted grants, catalytic capital solutions, and other finance models aligned with organizational mission.
An operator, builder, and strategist with innate instincts, capable of developing standards, systems, and financial tools that provide value across multiple teams.
Proactively detecting financial risks at an early stage and conveying them with precision while maintaining operational efficiency is essential.
A systematic approach, characterized by the capability to develop disciplined, practical, and adaptable processes.
Demonstrates a collaborative approach when working with program, development, operations, and country leaders to foster strong partnerships.
Maintaining unwavering standards for transparency, accountability, and diligent follow-through is essential for this role, ensuring every action aligns with integrity and reliability.
Proven proficiency in both written and verbal communication, along with strong interpersonal abilities, is required.
Ability to collaborate seamlessly across diverse time zones and cultural contexts with humility, clarity, and mutual respect.
We uphold Splash’s core values of People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes with unwavering dedication.
We offer a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. This includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other perks tailored to enhance your work-life balance.
The salary range for this position spans from $170,000 to $200,000, contingent upon the candidate’s background and expertise. Splash is committed to advancing its mission by providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to benefit both employees and their families.
Splash accommodates global operations through adaptable work arrangements that span multiple time zones. Employees have the autonomy to establish consistent working hours aligned with their local time while remaining prepared for sporadic after-hours responsibilities. This framework is complemented by an independent schedule structure that prioritizes personal downtime.
Our benefits package features 18 days of paid time off, with an annual increase of two days until reaching a maximum of 28 days, along with 11 paid holidays and Wellness Fridays, which provide reduced hours on Fridays. The program also includes two weeks of mid-year paid time off, specifically during the week of July 4th and the final week of the year.
We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, as well as a 401K retirement plan featuring a 3% company match.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
