We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our organization’s success. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks, including strategic planning, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence. Additionally, you will be tasked with analyzing performance metrics, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency. This position requires a proactive approach, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A strong background in [specific industry or field, if applicable] and proficiency in [relevant tools or software] are essential.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies, ensuring sustainability, and facilitating blended finance initiatives. Your duties will include analyzing financial data, identifying investment opportunities, and managing financial risks to support long-term growth and organizational objectives. Additionally, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative financing solutions that align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Proficiency in financial modeling, strong analytical skills, and experience with blended finance structures are essential for success in this position.
Drive the formulation and execution of Splash’s strategic financial roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader organizational expansion, governmental collaborations, and overarching impact 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 closely with the CEO, Development team, and program leadership to evaluate various funding sources and their potential alignment with the organization’s diverse needs.
Develop and maintain financial models to assess government co-financing arrangements, ensure compliance with donor match requirements, evaluate phased implementation budgets, manage working capital needs, and analyze long-term sustainability metrics.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding decisions involving growth versus risk, unrestricted reserves allocation, cost recovery mechanisms, donor-imposed financial constraints, and country-specific financial exposure.
Lead the development of scenario plans and financial models to project multi-year growth, accounting for variables such as deferred disbursements, foreign exchange risks, government payment schedules, implementation adjustments, and potential funding shortfalls.
Develop comprehensive financial models that integrate key economic factors such as inflation trends, currency exchange risks, region-specific cost projections, and strategic implementation schedules to ensure multi-year budgets are both accurate and actionable for informed decision-making.
Global Financial Oversight and Reporting encompasses the comprehensive management of an organization’s financial activities and the accurate dissemination of financial information. This role demands expertise in financial strategies, regulatory compliance, and the preparation of detailed financial statements to support executive decision-making. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software and reporting tools, and a deep understanding of international accounting standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, conducting financial analysis, and presenting insights to stakeholders.
Splash seeks a professional to manage global budgeting, forecasting, cash flow operations, and financial reporting for both US and international entities.
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 existing 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 with real-time or near-real-time accuracy.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow management, reserves, restricted and unrestricted funding, as well as liquidity planning.
Collaborate closely with program and development teams to ensure budgets, forecasts, and donor reports accurately mirror the implementation realities.
Support the development of budget models for emerging opportunities, encompassing comprehensive project budgets, donor-specific restricted allocations, assumptions for match or co-financing, cost recovery mechanisms, and implementation schedules.
Maintain rigorous stewardship of grant budgets, cost recovery mechanisms, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting, ensuring alignment with Splash’s operational framework while upholding transparency and accountability.
Government co-financing and public finance initiatives are designed to enhance collaborative investment in critical infrastructure, social programs, and economic development projects. These programs require meticulous financial planning, rigorous compliance with regulatory frameworks, and strategic allocation of resources to maximize public benefit. Professionals in this field must possess expertise in budgetary management, fiscal policy analysis, and stakeholder coordination to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainable outcomes. Responsibilities include evaluating funding proposals, monitoring expenditure effectiveness, and fostering partnerships between public agencies, private investors, and community stakeholders.
Provide assistance in the development and financial management of government co-financing arrangements, such as contribution frameworks, yearly operational plans, budgetary coordination, and fund disbursement strategies.
Evaluate the financial consequences associated with government-funded initiatives, including direct government procurement processes, payments to contractors, cost-sharing arrangements, and postponed public disbursements.
Collaborate closely with country teams to validate the financial feasibility, thorough documentation, precise accounting, and ongoing monitoring of government co-financing commitments.
Conduct financial analyses pertaining to public-sector ownership, day-to-day operations and maintenance, and the gradual handover of responsibilities to governmental frameworks.
Experience in navigating the challenges and intricacies of working in low-income environments is essential, encompassing factors such as public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation deficiencies, currency risks, and disparities in local accounting capabilities.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks, manage tax obligations, and mitigate financial and operational risks across global operations. They oversee VAT compliance, handle tax filings and reporting, and assess potential risks to safeguard organizational integrity. Additionally, they develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure alignment with both local and international tax laws. Their role also includes conducting risk assessments, designing internal controls, and providing guidance to mitigate exposure to financial penalties or reputational harm.
Ensure adherence to U.S. nonprofit compliance standards, donor regulations, accounting and audit requirements, as well as pertinent international financial regulations.
Responsible for managing financial activities across various international locations and organizational entities, encompassing registration, statutory adherence, local audit obligations, payroll administration, tax compliance, banking operations, and accounting procedures.
Oversee value-added tax (VAT), withholding tax, recoverability, exemptions, and country-specific tax matters impacting donor-funded budgets, infrastructure implementation, and local procurement activities.
Oversee the yearly audit procedures and cultivate productive partnerships with external auditors, tax consultants, legal representatives, and specialized technical advisors.
Oversee robust risk management protocols throughout international financial operations, encompassing internal controls, duty segregation, fraud deterrence, procurement safeguards, and documentation protocols.
Systems, Controls, and Operational Discipline are responsible for establishing and maintaining robust frameworks that ensure the integrity, efficiency, and reliability of organizational processes. The role involves developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards to mitigate risks, enhance performance, and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, it ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in operational practices across the organization.
Develop and uphold robust financial frameworks, including systems, policies, processes, and internal controls, to sustain the expansion of a global organization.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, reporting systems, data integrity measures, and cross-border accounting procedures to streamline operations and ensure accuracy.
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.
Ensure that financial processes facilitate rather than hinder procurement, contracting, and implementation activities, avoiding any delays or bottlenecks in finance-related operations.
Foster an environment characterized by financial accountability, transparency, and swift, well-informed decision-making.
Experienced leaders sought to drive team performance and foster collaboration across departments. Candidates must excel in guiding teams and building strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. This role demands a proactive approach to mentoring talent, resolving conflicts, and aligning efforts toward common goals.
Guide, nurture, and enhance Splash’s global finance team to achieve operational excellence.
Foster financial acumen among country teams and non-finance leaders, ensuring budget management is both decentralized and executed with fiscal rigor.
Collaborate effectively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership teams to ensure financial resources are strategically allocated in alignment with programmatic goals and organizational priorities.
Transform intricate financial concepts into accessible, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues.
Act as a reliable and strategic advisor to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board members, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with at least three years of professional experience in a related industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project execution is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to interpret complex data and develop innovative solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with proficiency in industry-specific software, are necessary to effectively collaborate and convey insights. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a track record of delivering measurable results and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
A minimum of 15 years of financial leadership experience at progressively senior levels is required.
Seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in global financial management, ideally within an internationally focused nonprofit, NGO, foundation-supported organization, development finance institution, or other mission-driven entities with a multi-country operational footprint, are encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in international accounting standards and frameworks, such as IFRS and/or IPSA, as applicable, along with expertise in donor compliance, grants management, handling restricted funding, conducting audits, implementing internal controls, and overseeing multi-entity financial operations is required.
Proven track record in developing and executing financial strategies within intricate operational settings.
Preferred candidates will have prior experience working in low-income or lower-middle-income country contexts.
A strong working knowledge of VAT, tax obligations, multi-currency exposure, statutory compliance, procurement procedures, and financial risk management in global contexts is required.
Proficiency in government co-financing initiatives, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing mechanisms, development finance frameworks, or blended finance models is highly advantageous.
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
Proven expertise in developing multi-year, cross-border budgets, donor-restricted financial plans, and detailed burn-rate assessments.
Individuals should have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with Boards of Directors, Finance Committees, Treasurers, Chief Executive Officers, and other senior leadership stakeholders.
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates holding a CPA certification, an MBA, or possessing equivalent professional experience are strongly favored.
Proven expertise in Excel and financial reporting systems is essential. Familiarity with financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics would be highly advantageous.
The Ideal Candidate
The perfect candidate combines technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset. While proficient in audits, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls, they are equally driven by the challenge of designing a financial framework that supports Splash’s scalable growth, seamless transitions, and long-term sustainability.
They will bring:
Demonstrates exceptional discernment in intricate, uncertain, and internationally diverse settings.
A solid grasp of the mechanisms through which funds flow between donors, governments, contractors, country teams, and local partners.
Proven expertise in navigating philanthropic funding, government co-financing mechanisms, restricted grants, catalytic capital, and other finance models aligned with organizational missions.
Demonstrating the keen instincts of an operator, builder, and strategist, this role requires the capacity to establish robust standards, scalable systems, and practical financial tools that enhance cross-team collaboration and efficiency.
Proactively detect financial risks at an early stage and convey them in a clear, actionable manner, ensuring timely intervention while maintaining organizational efficiency.
A strong systems-oriented approach, demonstrated by the capacity to design disciplined, practical, and adaptable processes.
Demonstrates a collaborative approach in engaging with program, development, operations, and country leadership teams.
Maintaining unwavering standards of transparency, accountability, and consistent follow-through is essential.
Proficient in conveying information clearly and effectively through written, spoken, and interpersonal channels.
Skilled in collaborating seamlessly across diverse geographical regions and cultural backgrounds, demonstrating humility, precision, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
Dedication to upholding Splash’s core principles—People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes—is essential.
The role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits to support employees’ financial and personal well-being. This includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other perks designed to enhance work-life balance. Eligibility for these benefits is typically based on employment status and may vary depending on location and tenure. Employees are encouraged to review the full benefits guide for detailed information on available programs and enrollment processes.
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Splash is committed to our mission-driven culture while providing comprehensive benefits designed to support both employees and their families.
Splash maintains a global presence through time zone–adaptive operations and adaptable work arrangements. While team members may establish regular hours aligned with their local time zone, they must remain accessible for occasional after-hours responsibilities. In return, the organization supports a self-directed schedule that prioritizes personal time.
Our benefits package encompasses 18 days of paid vacation, which incrementally rises by two days annually until reaching a maximum of 28 days, along with 11 paid holidays and Wellness Fridays, which feature reduced working hours. Further, employees receive an additional two weeks of paid leave during mid-year, specifically in July around Independence Day and the final week of December.
Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a retirement savings plan—specifically, a 401K with a 3% employer match.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
