Managing Director for Finance and Operations

Lead the financial strategy and operational infrastructure of a mission-driven organization supporting entrepreneurs and managing impact investments. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee financial planning, investment administration, compliance, and organizational operations while working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. You will help evolve a complex business model that combines grant funding, blended finance, and investment activities to support long-term financial sustainability. By strengthening financial systems, diversifying revenue streams, and improving operational efficiency, you will enable informed decision-making and sustainable organizational growth. You will also build high-performing finance and human resources teams while supporting governance, risk management, and board-level financial oversight. This is an opportunity to combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management in a global, purpose-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced financial and operational leader with strong investment management expertise, strategic business acumen, and the ability to manage complex funding structures across an international organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A CPA, CFA, or MBA is preferred.

• At least 7–10 years of financial management experience, including experience with investment management and organizations operating with diversified revenue streams.

• Two to three years or more in a senior managerial role, including supervision of teams and third-party service providers.

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, accounting practices, and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, cash management, financial modeling, and forward-looking projections.

• Experience with investment management, fund administration, investment facilities, and blended finance structures.

• Understanding of multi-currency transactions, debt and alternative investments, and the accounting and financial modeling required to manage complex investment portfolios.

• Proven ability to develop and implement financial systems that improve efficiency, integrate operational processes, and strengthen grant and investment reporting.

• Experience designing business models and revenue diversification strategies; a track record in fundraising and managing complex external stakeholder relationships is preferred.

• Experience supporting fundraising rounds, including pre-seed, seed, or Series A, is welcomed.

• Ability to develop products and services that create complementary value across organizational activities and stakeholder groups.

• Familiarity with regenerative and sustainable business models, systems-change approaches, and community-centered decision-making.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial information into practical strategic recommendations.

• Proficiency with financial software, technology systems, and data management tools.

• Working knowledge of human resources operations, organizational development, compensation structures, performance management, and employment compliance.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and operational matters to technical and non-technical audiences, executives, and board members.

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and team development skills, with the ability to build a positive and accountable organizational culture.

• Willingness to critically evaluate appropriate AI use cases and limitations and contribute to the development of organization-wide AI policies.

• Ability to work effectively across international teams, diverse stakeholder groups, and multiple operational jurisdictions.