We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill this position, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team. This role entails a wide range of duties, including strategic planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational success. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record in [specific industry or field, if applicable]. Responsibilities encompass overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering innovation to enhance productivity and efficiency. Additionally, the position requires proficiency in [mention relevant software/tools], along with the capacity to mentor junior staff and lead high-impact initiatives.
Our role encompasses the development and implementation of robust financial strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and maximizing blended finance opportunities to drive impactful investments. This position requires expertise in financial planning, risk assessment, and innovative funding mechanisms to foster long-term viability and achieve strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include analyzing market trends, structuring financial solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to align resources with sustainable development goals. Strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of blended finance principles, and the ability to devise creative financing models are essential for success in this role.
Devise and implement Splash’s comprehensive financial strategy to support long-term objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational expansion, government collaborations, and overarching impact targets.
Craft a strategic capital framework for Splash that effectively differentiates between philanthropic investments, catalytic financing, government co-funding, donor-supported infrastructure, technical assistance, and long-term public ownership to advance its mission.
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.
Support the development and analysis of financial models to assess government co-financing arrangements, donor match prerequisites, phased implementation strategies, working capital demands, and long-term sustainability considerations.
Provide strategic guidance to both the CEO and Board regarding balancing considerations such as scalability, risk management, unrestricted reserves, cost recovery mechanisms, donor-imposed limitations, and financial exposure at the country level.
Lead scenario planning and financial modeling to project multi-year growth, accounting for complexities 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 risk, country-specific cost parameters, and implementation timelines to ensure multi-year budgets are accurate and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
Global Financial Management and Reporting involves overseeing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering transparent financial insights to stakeholders. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing budgets, and conducting audits to identify discrepancies or opportunities for cost savings. Additionally, it requires developing and implementing financial policies, enhancing internal controls, and providing strategic guidance to support executive decision-making. Candidates should possess a strong background in accounting or finance, with proficiency in financial software and exceptional analytical and communication skills. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required, and professional certifications such as CPA or CFA are highly desirable.
Responsible for managing global budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow oversight, and comprehensive financial reporting functions across Splash’s domestic and international operations.
Prepare and deliver timely, precise, and strategically valuable reports tailored to the CEO, executive leadership, Board members, Finance Committee, donors, and international teams.
Enhance financial dashboards and analytical tools to enable country, regional, and global teams to monitor expenditure rates against project activities, deliverables, restricted donor funding, and implementation progress in real time or near-real time.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow, reserves, restricted and unrestricted funding, as well as liquidity planning initiatives.
Collaborate closely with program and Development teams to ensure budgets, forecasts, and donor reports accurately mirror the realities of implementation.
Facilitate budget modeling for emerging prospects by developing comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted financial frameworks, match or co-financing scenarios, cost recovery mechanisms, and implementation schedules.
Ensure grant budgets, cost recovery processes, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting adhere to disciplined standards, maintain transparency, and align seamlessly with Splash’s operational framework.
Government Co-Financing and Public Finance play a crucial role in funding infrastructure, social programs, and economic development initiatives by combining public resources with external financing. This approach supports sustainable growth, enhances service delivery, and ensures long-term fiscal stability across various sectors. Professionals in this field analyze fiscal policies, assess funding mechanisms, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and maximize public benefits. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks are essential for success in this domain.
Provide assistance in designing and overseeing the financial aspects of government co-financing arrangements, such as contribution structures, yearly operational plans, budget synchronization, and fund disbursement alternatives.
Evaluate the financial impact of government-funded initiatives, including direct procurement activities, contractor remuneration, committed cost-sharing arrangements, and postponed public disbursements.
Collaborate with country teams to validate the financial feasibility of government co-financing commitments, ensuring thorough documentation, accurate accounting, and consistent monitoring throughout the process.
Conduct financial analyses pertaining to public-sector ownership, operations and maintenance, as well as the long-term transition of responsibilities to government systems.
Proficiency in navigating the complexities and challenges of operating within low-income environments is essential, encompassing awareness of public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation deficiencies, currency fluctuations, and disparities in local accounting capabilities.
International Compliance professionals specializing in VAT, tax, and risk management are responsible for ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards and mitigating potential financial or legal exposures. They conduct thorough assessments of tax obligations across jurisdictions, develop strategies to optimize compliance, and monitor evolving legislation to proactively address changes. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust internal controls, assess risk exposures, and provide guidance to minimize penalties while maximizing operational efficiency. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and an in-depth understanding of international tax frameworks are essential for success in this role.
Ensure adherence to U.S. nonprofit compliance obligations, donor-related regulations, accounting and audit standards, as well as applicable international financial regulatory frameworks.
Supervise financial activities spanning various countries and entities, encompassing registration, statutory adherence, local audit mandates, payroll management, tax obligations, banking transactions, and accounting procedures.
Oversee Value-Added Tax (VAT), withholding tax obligations, recoverability assessments, exemptions, and other jurisdiction-specific tax matters impacting donor-funded budgets, infrastructure project execution, and local procurement activities.
Oversee the annual audit process while cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with external auditors, tax professionals, legal counsel, and specialized technical advisors.
Ensure robust risk management protocols are consistently applied throughout global financial operations, encompassing internal controls, duty segregation, fraud prevention measures, procurement safeguards, and stringent documentation standards.
We seek a professional to oversee systems, controls, and operational discipline within our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance protocols. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to established policies, identify process inefficiencies, and implement corrective measures to enhance operational reliability. Responsibilities include maintaining robust internal controls, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of accountability across departments. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential for success in this position.
Design and uphold robust financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls to facilitate the expansion of a worldwide organization.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, reporting systems, data accuracy, and accounting processes spanning multiple countries.
Develop and implement a robust accounting and reporting framework to meticulously monitor restricted funds 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 finance operations to bolster procurement, contracting, and implementation activities while eliminating potential bottlenecks in the financial workflow.
Foster an environment characterized by financial responsibility, openness, and prompt decision-making.
Experienced professionals are sought to lead teams and collaborate effectively across departments, fostering alignment and driving collective success through strategic partnerships. This role requires the ability to inspire and guide teams while building strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives. Candidates must demonstrate proven leadership capabilities, strong communication skills, and a track record of facilitating seamless cross-functional collaboration to deliver results.
Spearhead the development, guidance, and enhancement of Splash’s international finance team to optimize performance and foster professional growth.
Enhance financial proficiency among country teams and non-financial leaders to ensure budget management is both widespread and rigorously controlled.
Work collaboratively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership to ensure financial resources are optimally allocated in alignment with program delivery and organizational objectives.
Convert intricate financial matters into easily comprehensible, actionable advice tailored for non-financial colleagues.
Act as a reliable advisor to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years of progressively senior financial leadership experience is required.
Proficiency in global financial management is essential, with a preference for candidates who have worked in international nonprofits, NGOs, foundation-funded organizations, development finance institutions, or mission-driven entities spanning multiple countries.
Proficiency in international accounting frameworks such as IFRS and IPSA, along with expertise in donor compliance, grant administration, restricted funding, audit processes, internal control systems, and multi-entity financial operations, is required.
Proven track record of effectively leading financial strategy within intricate operational settings.
Preferred candidates will have prior experience in low-income or lower-middle-income country contexts.
Demonstrates a solid grasp of Value-Added Tax (VAT) regulations, tax frameworks, multi-currency financial exposures, statutory compliance obligations, procurement protocols, and international financial risk management.
Preferred candidates will have a proven track record in supporting government co-financing initiatives, fostering public-sector partnerships, facilitating infrastructure financing, advancing development finance strategies, or implementing blended finance solutions.
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
Experienced in developing multi-year, multi-country budgets, as well as donor-specific restricted budgets and burn-rate analysis.
Individuals with a track record of collaborating effectively with Board members, Finance Committees, Treasurers, Chief Executive Officers, and other senior leadership teams are strongly encouraged to apply.
A Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates holding a CPA, MBA, or possessing equivalent professional experience will be strongly considered.
Proven expertise in Excel and financial reporting systems is essential, along with hands-on experience in financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics.
The Ideal Candidate
The preferred candidate demonstrates robust technical expertise alongside a forward-thinking mindset. While adept at overseeing audits, budgets, compliance, and internal controls, they are equally driven by a broader inquiry: what financial framework will enable Splash’s model to expand, adapt, and thrive over time?
They will be responsible for delivering the following:
Navigates intricate, ambiguous, and multi-country settings with sound judgment and precision.
A solid grasp of the flow of funds among donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners is required.
Proven ability to navigate philanthropic partnerships, government co-financing models, restricted grant structures, and catalytic capital instruments, alongside other mission-driven financial solutions.
A natural aptitude for operational execution, strategic development, and scalable infrastructure, paired with the skill to design universally applicable standards, systems, and financial frameworks that enhance cross-team collaboration and efficiency.
Capable of proactively detecting financial risks and conveying them in a clear, concise manner without imposing undue delays on business operations.
A disciplined, practical, and agile approach to systems development, coupled with a systems-oriented mindset.
Demonstrates a keen ability to collaborate effectively with program, development, operations, and country leadership teams to drive shared objectives.
Maintaining the utmost integrity, accountability, and commitment to follow-through is essential.
Exceptional proficiency in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication is required.
Proficient in collaborating seamlessly across diverse time zones and cultural landscapes, demonstrating humility, clarity, and respect in all interactions.
Demonstrates a strong dedication to Splash’s core values—People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes—by consistently aligning actions and decisions with these principles.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a robust retirement savings plan with company matching, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, we prioritize work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and wellness programs tailored to your needs.
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience. At Splash, we are committed to advancing our mission while providing comprehensive benefits designed to support both employees and their families.
Splash functions across multiple time zones, offering flexible work arrangements. While team members may establish core hours within their local time zone, they must remain accessible for occasional work outside these hours. This approach is complemented by a self-directed schedule that ensures adequate personal time.
Our comprehensive benefits package encompasses 18 days of paid vacation annually, with an annual increase of two days until reaching a maximum of 28 days, in addition to 11 company-recognized holidays. The program also features Wellness Fridays, providing employees with reduced work hours on Fridays. Moreover, the company grants two additional weeks of paid leave, one during the July 4th holiday week and another in the final week of the year.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401K retirement savings plan featuring a 3% employer contribution.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
