DIRECTOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

Job Summary

The Director of Financial Services serves as a strategic partner to the Global Controller responsible for overseeing the organization's global treasury and payroll functions. This role ensures effective cash management, financial risk mitigation, and accurate, compliant payroll operations across all regions. The position supports the organization’s mission by safeguarding financial resources and ensuring timely compensation for staff worldwide.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial services strategies that align with the organization’s mission and global operations.
• Provide strategic guidance on liquidity, treasury operations, and payroll compliance.

Global Treasury Oversight

• Manage global cash flow, liquidity planning, and intercompany funding strategies.
• Maintain strong banking relationships and oversee treasury systems and controls.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, internal policies, and international regulations.

Investment Oversight

• Oversee the organization’s investment portfolio to ensure alignment with financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Collaborate with investment advisors and internal stakeholders to develop and implement investment strategies.
• Monitor investment performance and ensure compliance with investment policies and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a global financial services team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and support to regional finance and HR teams on treasury and payroll matters.

Support Global Controller in Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Support the Global Controller in reviewing and overseeing global payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local labor laws, tax codes, and social security regulations.
• Ensure payroll practices adhere to country-specific statutory requirements, including wage laws, benefits, and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with HR and country offices to maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and payroll tax changes.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers and ensure service-level agreements are met.

Global Treasury Process Oversight

• Work closely with SSC Treasury and HQ Treasury Specialist to manage global cash flow, liquidity planning.
• Maintain strong banking relationships.
• Oversee treasury systems, processes, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, internal policies, and local and international regulations.

Investment Oversight and Risk Management

• Identify and assess risks associated with the organization's investment portfolio and liquidity risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the organization's financial assets.
• Monitor investment performance and risk exposure, ensuring alignment with the organization's risk tolerance and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure prudent investment practices and compliance with relevant regulations.

Leading and Collaborating with People and Culture and Finance Teams

• Understand the financial, and overall strategies of the organization and ensure that the Treasury function is aligned with company goals.
• Build relationships and credibility with leaders in the Country Offices, Regions, and HQ and across all functions, in addition to Finance & People & Culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial services, with significant leadership in treasury, payroll, and investment operations.
• Experience in a global not-for-profit or mission-driven organization.
• Strong understanding of international payroll regulations, labor laws, investment strategies, and treasury best practices.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP, Kyriba).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)