Vice President Of Finance, Global

ABOUT SAFE WATER NETWORK

We believe water is a fundamental human right. We reach millions in underserved communities with affordable solutions that ensure a sustainable supply of safe water.

Our programs in Ghana and India have become recognized “innovation hubs,” advancing the practices, training programs, technologies and social entrepreneurship models that reach communities most in need of safe water. Our diverse team of experts collaborate with industry, civil society, and governments to advance new innovations, capabilities, and best practices. Through our Technical Assistance program and our Advocacy work, we are expanding our reach, improving safe water services for nearly 20 million people.

Alongside our partners and supporters, we remain committed to solving the global water crisis through innovation and collective action.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Vice President of Finance role reports directly to the CEO and will lead the day-to-day operations of the finance, accounting, and administrative areas of a growing international nonprofit organization headquartered in the US, but with extensive collaboration across country offices for ensured global alignment and development.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to 185,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Safeguard the organization’s financial resources

• Establish, maintain and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Cash management and forecasting
• Treasury management, including foreign currency policy, exchange practices and all US banking activities
• Assess and report on financial risks to various stakeholders

2) Planning and Budgeting - Lead global budgeting and planning processes

• Participates in developing and implementing short and long-term strategic plans that supports the organization’s vision and goals
• Develop annual global operating budgets, in cooperation with country finance directors
• Identify funding gaps/surpluses, working with business development and country offices to steward targeted funding
• Lead SWN Finance Committee and financial presentations to SWN Board of Directors

3) Accounting and Finance - Manage internal and external global consolidated financial reporting. Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements: including regulatory, tax and funder requirements, and apply appropriate accounting standards

• Preparation of global consolidated internal financial and management reports, including budget variance analysis, working with country finance managers
• Oversee and coordinate annual global US consolidated audit with CPA firm. Should have strong understanding of US GAAP standards
• Oversee & coordinate the preparation of annual 990 and other tax filings with CPA firm
• Hands-on accounting work: including select transactional accounting entries, as well as creation and maintenance of custom finance and accounting reports.
• Oversight of grants and funder reporting - ensuring appropriate revenue recognition and cost allocations, compliance with grant agreements, approved grant budgets and any regulatory requirements, coordinating with all country offices .
• Funding proposals - assist with financial aspects of proposals under development
• Participate in preparation of Annual Report to external stakeholders with country offices
• Monitor and manage SWN charity watchdog accounts
• Management and oversight of accounting system infrastructure, local and global consolidation, for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

4) Human Resources – Plan, direct, and coordinate staffing to achieve the strategic objectives described in the organizational plans, while maintaining and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices:

• Oversee HR function to include employee benefits and payroll, as well as ensure compliance with employment policies and laws for US
• Maintain a current Organizational Plan, assist in identifying resourcing needs
• Maintain the US employee handbook and implement HR policies
• Support recruiting requirements as needed, working with functional department heads
• Manage annual employee performance review process, ensuring timely completion and compliance with applicable laws
• Oversight of HR in country offices, as required

5) Administrative & Operations - Responsible for ensuring resources are in place for a high-functioning office, with support systems needed to achieve global organizational goals.

• Risk Management – ensure insurance policies are current and maintain appropriate coverages
• Organizational Recordkeeping & Legal – responsible for maintaining and organizing corporate documentation, including required legal filings & registrations, board documentation. Help identify, manage, and minimize the organization’s legal risks, with pro-bono support
• Contract management - oversee consultant and contractor relations, including HQ office and third-party service providers
• Manage additional policies as applicable to company operations (funders, website, etc.)
• Office management systems & IT systems – manage and oversee outsourced IT provider and IT organizational IT systems implementations
• Coordinate with Business Development teams to ensure efficient donor stewardship, tracking and reporting systems are in place

REQUIREMENTS

Applications will be accepted until April 9, 2024. To be considered, you must provide a cover letter, along with your current resume, explaining your interest in the mission of our organization and prior relevant experience to jobs@safewaternetwork.org.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA or CMA a plus. MBA or equivalent advance finance degree highly desired.

Experience: minimum of 10 years in progressive professional accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years of experience with nonprofit organizations. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP with experience in multiple currencies and accounting consolidations highly preferred. Experience working with international teams, particularly in Africa & Asia, also desired.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools and products (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint), including ability to leverage up-to-date technology to enhance the organization’s efficiency, communication and reporting
• Exemplary Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and charting
• Experience required with FundEZ, or similar not-for-profit specialized accounting program

Travel: ability and desire to travel internationally to Ghana and India offices as needed, approximately 15% to 30% of time.

Other Critical Skills:

We seek candidates who want to be part of a mission-driven organization and work collaboratively with other team members. The selected candidate will enjoy being hands-on and working as part of a small team in an open and friendly, growing, fast-paced environment, while being adaptable to change and willing to take on new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Specific skills and characteristics sought include:

• Demonstrated financial and accounting acumen, including budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and negotiation skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• A team player with a global mindset, working both collaboratively and independently with team members across functions and geographies
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and writing
• Positive attitude with a solution driven approach that is purpose-driven and results-oriented
• Must handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of ethics, personal integrity, and care
• Sensitivity in working with people from different countries and cultures
• Ability to interface with wide spectrum of stakeholders, including board or committee members, major donors, government officials and team members

Position Details: Full Time Exempt- 40 hours per week, typically Monday - Friday 9-5 with occasional nights and weekends according to business needs.

Special Working Conditions

Standard office working conditions. Hybrid work format with remote and on-site work in NYC based office.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Safe Water Network is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. We bring out the best in each other.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Not For Profit: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10168