Managing Director – Finance and Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the finance and operations department at Village Capital, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.

• Design and execute automated systems and processes for the precise and timely collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data.

• Supervise the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, dashboards, projections, investment and grant pipeline data, as well as financial performance monitoring.

• Manage year-end closing, annual budgeting, financial planning, audits, tax submissions, and program-specific audits.

• Formulate and execute cash strategies, manage both restricted and unrestricted assets, and oversee fiscal sponsorships, re-grants, and pass-through funds.

• Create financial models, pricing strategies, and budgets for products and services.

• Build and manage an integrated back office to support re-grants, direct investments, and investment frameworks.

• Assist in the development of investment vehicles and the ongoing administration of funds.

• Maintain internal controls, regulatory compliance, investment tax oversight, corporate governance, contracts, legal services, recordkeeping, and regulatory filings.

• Direct IT strategy, manage the technology budget, and oversee IT personnel.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and statutory regulations across operating countries, including GEO/PEO relationships and international payroll.

• Build and lead teams in finance, fund administration, and human resources.

• Supervise banking operations, third-party finance providers, procurement, contracting, systems, and administrative processes.

• Support the CEO and Board Treasurer, co-lead the Board Finance Committee, prepare meeting materials and reports, and present quarterly financial outcomes.

• Design, manage, and enhance Village Capital’s business and revenue diversification strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline.

• 7–10+ years of experience in financial management.

• Proven experience with highly diversified revenue streams and investment management.

• A minimum of 2–3 years in a senior managerial position.

• Experience in supervising teams and third-party providers.

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Ability to develop and implement effective finance and grant-reporting systems.

• Experience in collaborating with diverse teams to streamline financial systems for a complex business model.

• Expertise in accounting, financial planning, and operations management.

• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency in constructing financial projections and financial models.

• Strong technological skills, including data management and financial software proficiency.

• Familiarity with human resources operations, organizational development, compensation structures, performance management, and employment compliance.

• Ability to critically engage with AI use cases, their limitations, and the development of firm-wide AI policies.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting financial and operational concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials preferred.

• A proven track record in fundraising and managing complex external stakeholder relationships is preferred.

• Experience in raising pre-seed, seed, or Series A funding is welcomed.

• Commitment to community-based decision-making and community-centered approaches.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Flexible PTO.

• Annual professional development allowance.

• Annual wellness allowance.

• Remote work stipend.

• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses.

• Monthly health allowance for candidates in the United Kingdom and Kenya.

• Comprehensive health benefits package for candidates in the United States, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 3% match for candidates in the United States.