Director of Finance

We are Raising The Village (RTV), an international development organization and a registered charity on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our team in East Africa and North America works together to list communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact. 

To date, we have supported more than one million people through our innovative holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at www.raisingthevillage.org.

The Director of Finance will oversee the financial operations and strategy of the organization, ensuring regulatory compliance, maximum resource utilization, and financial sustainability. This role involves managing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and auditing functions, while supporting the organization’s mission

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Support strategic planning and scenario modelling for program expansion and sustainability.
• Support the development and execution of the organization’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments and country offices.
• Monitor budget performance and provide monthly variance analysis to department heads.
• Work closely with the partnership team to develop multi-year financial forecasts and funding gap analyses.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and donor-specific reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Analyze financial trends and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and identify funding opportunities.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, including ASNPO, CRA regulations, and donor requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Grants and Donor Financial Management

• Oversee financial management of restricted and unrestricted grants.
• Ensure donor budgets are aligned with programmatic goals and reporting requirements.
• Support donor proposal development including budget preparation and cost recovery strategies.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor finance staff in Africa.
• Build financial management capacity of local teams through training and coaching.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Oversee financial systems Sage Intacct.
• Lead implementation of new tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure integration of finance with HR, procurement, and program operations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required)
• CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent designation (required)

Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience
• At least 3 years in a senior finance role within
• Experience managing multi-currency budgets and international donor compliance
• Experience working in multiple countries is an asset
• International nonprofit experience is an asset

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and donor regulations
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Power BI is an asset
• Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time