Financial Operations Director - Remote

Overview

As the Financial Operations Director at Who Gives A Crap, you'll be at the helm of our financial and statutory reporting and control environment. Leading and developing our Financial Operations team, you'll be responsible for designing and ensuring the effectiveness of our financial accounting and financial controls environment, including financial and statutory reporting, treasury management, and compliance with laws and regulations across multiple regions.

In Short

• Leading the charge on improving financial processes (including month-end close) and systems like NetSuite.
• Looking out for ways to simplify processes, boost efficiency, and get your team involved in solving pain points and implementing solutions quickly.
• Collaborating with Senior Accountants, providing guidance to help them plan and close the gap between “as is” and “to be.”
• Documenting and driving meaningful improvements in financial accounting, focusing on both process and delivery timelines.
• Taking charge of the month-end close, ensuring accurate, timely reporting across multiple countries and currencies, while supporting and motivating your team to perform at their best.
• Overseeing cash flow management, ensuring smooth payments, collections, and reconciliations, and leading your team to manage risks and maintain financial stability.
• Steering treasury strategy and hedging, ensuring monthly multi-currency cashflow forecasts are delivered on time to balance financial and donation goals with day-to-day operations.
• Mentoring your team to boost performance, offering feedback and opportunities for growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Ensuring functional and technical training for the Financial Operations team to keep everyone sharp and efficient.
• Working closely with teams across the business to align financial goals with WGAC’s mission, creating a shared sense of purpose and engagement across departments.

Requirements

• Experienced financial leader with a strong background in managing Financial Accounting/Operations teams.
• Leadership style is human-first, built on transparency, empathy, and collaboration.
• Solid understanding of financial systems (preferably NetSuite) and a knack for process improvement.
• Skilled at leading change to improve Financial Accounting/Operations processes.
• CA/CPA qualified with a strategic vision for long-term success.
• Passionate about fostering an inclusive culture and driving financial success.

Benefits

• Competitive, market informed salaries.
• Meaningful support towards healthcare for our team around the world.
• Generous paid leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Free toilet paper.