Crafts compelling job descriptions with precision and clarity, ensuring all essential duties and expectations are meticulously outlined. Duties include conducting thorough research to gather accurate information, organizing content logically, and tailoring language to resonate with the target audience. Responsibilities encompass maintaining consistency in branding and tone, adhering to style guidelines, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to refine messaging. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and editing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
We are seeking a seasoned professional to spearhead financial strategy development, advance sustainability initiatives, and execute blended finance solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in finance, a deep understanding of sustainable investment principles, and expertise in structuring innovative financing mechanisms. Key responsibilities include devising long-term financial plans aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, identifying and securing funding opportunities through blended finance models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into core business operations. Strong analytical acumen, strategic foresight, and the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes are essential for success in this role.
Drive the formulation and execution of Splash’s long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational expansion objectives, strategic government collaborations, and overarching impact-driven goals.
Craft a refined capital strategy for Splash that clearly delineates between 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 how diverse funding sources can be leveraged to address the varying needs throughout the organization.
Support financial modeling efforts to address government co-financing, donor match requirements, phased implementation strategies, working capital needs, and long-term sustainability objectives.
Offer strategic guidance to the CEO and Board regarding the balance among growth objectives, risk mitigation, unrestricted reserve allocation, cost recovery strategies, donor-imposed limitations, and financial exposure at the country level.
Lead the development of scenario plans and financial models to project multi-year growth, accounting for variables such as delayed disbursements, foreign exchange exposure, government payment timing, implementation adjustments, and funding shortfalls.
Develop comprehensive financial models that integrate inflation projections, foreign exchange risks, country-specific cost factors, and precise implementation timelines to ensure multi-year budgets are both accurate and actionable for decision-making.
Global Finance Management & Reporting oversees the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, compliance with regulatory standards, and strategic financial planning. The role involves managing financial reporting systems, analyzing financial data to support decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and transparency. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, and expertise in GAAP/IFRS standards, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance or accounting. Responsibilities include preparing annual reports, conducting variance analysis, overseeing budgeting processes, and implementing financial controls to mitigate risks. Effective communication and leadership abilities are essential to present complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
Responsible for managing global budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow oversight, and financial reporting functions for Splash’s operations in both the US and internationally.
Deliver precise, timely, and actionable reports tailored to the CEO, senior leadership, the Board, the 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 expenditure rates against planned activities, key deliverables, restricted donor funding allocations, and implementation milestones in real time or near-real time.
Oversee the organization’s cash flow management, including reserves, restricted and unrestricted funding, as well as liquidity planning initiatives.
Collaborate closely with program and Development teams to align budgets, forecasts, and donor reports with the actual implementation realities.
Provide budget modeling support for new opportunities, encompassing overall project budgets, donor-specific restricted budgets, match or co-financing assumptions, cost recovery mechanisms, and implementation timelines.
Oversee grant budgets, cost recovery processes, indirect cost allocation, and donor reporting ensuring they are conducted with discipline, transparency, and strict alignment with Splash’s operational framework.
Government Co-Financing and Public Finance initiatives play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, enhancing infrastructure development, and fostering sustainable public services. These programs require meticulous financial planning, transparent budgeting, and strategic allocation of resources to ensure maximum impact and accountability. Professionals in this field must possess expertise in fiscal policy analysis, public expenditure management, and regulatory compliance, alongside strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate effectively with government agencies, financial institutions, and international partners. Responsibilities include designing funding mechanisms, assessing fiscal sustainability, monitoring project performance, and reporting outcomes to stakeholders while adhering to legal and ethical standards.
Provide assistance in developing and managing government co-financing frameworks, with a focus on structuring contribution models, establishing annual work plans, aligning budgets, and selecting appropriate fund-flow mechanisms.
Evaluate the financial impact of government-funded initiatives, including direct government procurement, contractor payments, cost-sharing obligations, and delays in public fund disbursements.
Collaborate with country teams to validate that government co-financing commitments are financially feasible, thoroughly documented, accurately recorded, and regularly tracked.
Provide financial analysis support focused on public-sector ownership, operational and maintenance activities, and the long-term transfer of management responsibilities to government frameworks.
Possess a solid grasp of the operational challenges inherent in low-income environments, such as fluctuations in public finance cycles, procurement limitations, documentation deficiencies, currency exposure risks, and disparities in local accounting proficiency.
International Compliance, VAT, Tax, and Risk professionals are responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory frameworks, managing tax obligations, and mitigating financial and operational risks. They oversee the accurate calculation, reporting, and remittance of value-added tax (VAT) and other tax liabilities across jurisdictions while maintaining compliance with evolving local and international tax laws. Additionally, they assess potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership to safeguard the company’s financial integrity and reputation. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in tax legislation are essential, along with proficiency in compliance software and ERP systems. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and external advisors, are critical to achieving compliance objectives and optimizing tax efficiency.
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, adherence to statutory regulations, local audit mandates, payroll management, tax obligations, banking functions, and accounting procedures.
Oversee value-added tax, withholding tax, recoverability, exemptions, and other country-specific tax matters impacting donor budgets, infrastructure implementation, and local procurement activities.
Oversee the yearly audit process and cultivate strong partnerships with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and specialized technical consultants.
Ensure robust risk management protocols are implemented throughout global financial operations, encompassing internal controls, duty segregation, fraud prevention measures, procurement oversight, and adherence to documentation standards.
We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee systems, controls, and operational discipline to enhance efficiency, compliance, and performance within our organization. The ideal candidate will develop and implement robust frameworks to ensure adherence to policies, mitigate risks, and maintain high standards of operational integrity. This role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Additionally, the position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, monitor key performance indicators, and drive strategic initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
Develop and sustain robust financial frameworks, policies, procedures, and internal controls to facilitate the expansion of a worldwide enterprise.
Enhance financial technology infrastructure, reporting mechanisms, data accuracy, and international accounting procedures.
Develop and implement a robust accounting and reporting framework to meticulously monitor restricted funds, categorizing them by donor, project, activity, deliverable, country, budget line, and expenditure status.
Enhance budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cost documentation, and approval processes to ensure they are transparent, streamlined, and adaptable for future growth.
Streamline finance operations to bolster procurement, contracting, and implementation initiatives while preventing finance from impeding progress.
Foster a culture characterized by financial accountability, transparency, and prompt decision-making.
Demonstrates proficiency in leading teams and fostering collaborations across diverse departments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and seamless project execution.
Direct the global finance team at Splash, providing leadership, guidance, and support to enhance performance and cohesion.
Develop financial competencies within country teams and non-finance leaders to ensure budget management is both decentralized and executed with precision.
Collaborate effectively with Program, Development, Operations, and country leadership to ensure financial resources are strategically allocated in alignment with program execution and organizational goals.
Convert intricate financial challenges into straightforward, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues.
Act as a key advisor to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board, fostering collaborative decision-making and providing strategic financial insights.
Seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a [Job Title]. Ideal candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or a related discipline, along with [X] years of experience in [specific industry or role]. Strong proficiency in [key skills or tools] is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities. The successful applicant will be responsible for [key responsibility 1], [key responsibility 2], and [key responsibility 3]. Familiarity with [additional software, regulations, or methodologies] is considered advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of [specific achievement or trait] and exhibit a commitment to continuous professional development.
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience is required.
Professional experience in international financial management is essential, ideally within an international nonprofit, NGO, foundation-funded organization, development finance institution, or mission-driven entity with a multi-country operational footprint.
Proficiency in international accounting standards and frameworks—such as IFRS and/or IPSA where applicable—as well as expertise in donor compliance, grants administration, restricted funding, financial audits, internal controls, and multi-entity financial operations is required.
Proven track record in guiding financial strategy within intricate operational landscapes.
Strong preference for candidates with experience in low-income or lower-middle-income country contexts.
Proficiency in navigating Value-Added Tax (VAT), tax regulations, multi-currency exposure, statutory compliance, procurement processes, and financial risk management within global contexts is essential.
Preferred candidates will have prior involvement in government co-financing initiatives, public-sector collaborations, infrastructure financing projects, development finance endeavors, or blended finance models.
Proficient in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and analytical methodologies.
Proven expertise in developing multi-year, multi-country budgets, as well as donor-restricted financial plans and detailed burn-rate analyses, is required.
Experienced in collaborating with Board members, Finance Committees, Treasurers, CEOs, and senior leadership teams.
A master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred. Strong consideration will be given to candidates holding a CPA certification, an MBA, or possessing equivalent professional experience.
Proven expertise in utilizing Excel and financial reporting systems, along with hands-on experience with financial dashboards, accounting platforms, grant management tools, and reporting analytics, is highly desirable.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a strategic mindset, demonstrating expertise in audits, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls. Beyond operational execution, they seek to address the broader challenge of designing financial frameworks that enable Splash’s model to expand, evolve, and thrive over time.
They will bring:
Expertise in making sound decisions within intricate, uncertain, and internationally diverse settings is essential.
A solid grasp of financial flows, encompassing donors, governmental bodies, contractors, country teams, and local partners, is essential.
Proven ability to navigate and collaborate effectively within philanthropy, government co-financing initiatives, restricted grants, catalytic capital frameworks, and other finance mechanisms aligned with mission-driven objectives.
A keen operator, builder, and strategist with a proven ability to develop standards, systems, and financial tools that deliver value across multiple teams.
Capable of proactively detecting financial risks and conveying them in a clear and concise manner while maintaining operational efficiency.
A systematic mindset is essential, enabling the creation of structured, effective, and adaptable processes.
A strong ability to collaborate effectively with program, development, operations, and country leaders is essential.
This position demands a steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and consistent follow-through, ensuring all actions and decisions are executed with integrity and precision.
Proficient in conveying information clearly and effectively through both written and spoken communication, along with the ability to interact productively with diverse stakeholders.
Proficient in collaborating effectively across diverse time zones and cultural backgrounds, demonstrating humility, clarity, and mutual respect in all interactions.
We uphold Splash’s core values of People, Quality, Honesty, Joy, and Mistakes as foundational principles in our work.
The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement savings plans, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. Additionally, the role provides opportunities for professional development, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to foster a balanced and rewarding work experience.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $170,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Splash is committed to advancing its mission and demonstrates this commitment by providing a robust benefits package designed to support employees and their loved ones.
Splash functions globally, accommodating flexible work arrangements across various time zones. Employees may establish consistent working hours aligned with their local time zone, while remaining prepared for sporadic after-hours commitments. This structure is complemented by a self-directed schedule that safeguards personal time.
The role includes eighteen days of paid vacation time, with an annual increase of two days until reaching a maximum of twenty-eight days. Employees also receive eleven paid holidays, along with Wellness Fridays, which feature reduced working hours. Moreover, the package provides a bi-annual bonus of two weeks off during the July 4th holiday week and the final week of the year.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, as well as a 401K retirement savings plan featuring a 3% employer match.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
15 years
