Finance and Accounting Manager (Remote)

Summary

WaterConnect is seeking a meticulous, self-motivated Finance and Accounting Manager to safeguard and strengthen the financial foundation of a high-impact, fast-growing infrastructure investment platform. This is an opportunity to join a startup company backed by a larger global group, working at the intersection of treasury, accounting, and reporting for a mission-driven organization.

The Finance and Accounting Manager oversees WaterConnect's internal financial operations, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant management of the organization's finances. This role is responsible for treasury and liquidity management, vendor and banking relationships, and financial reporting. It also oversees sound accounting procedures and controls, manages the day-to-day and period-end close process, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting and tax regulations.

Working closely with Water.org's finance team, the Finance and Accounting Manager will play a key role in financial statement consolidation and in maintaining the financial integrity that supports WaterConnect's mission. The role offers significant visibility, a direct line to management, and the chance to grow with the company.

Job Responsibilities

Internal Financial Services

Oversee bank accounts and payments to vendors, projects, intercompanies, payroll, and reimbursements
Oversee liquidity management and reserve balances, including cash flow monitoring and forecasting
Manage relationships with banking partners, auditors, and tax advisors
Prepare and deliver financial reports and forecasts for management, the parent company, and governing bodies

Accounting and Controls

Oversee accounting, including day-to-day and period-end closing processes, in partnership with a third-party accounting provider
Establish and enforce proper finance and accounting procedures and controls, including capitalization of project expenses
Lead aspects of finance department collaboration with the parent company, including consolidation
Prepare annual tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and tax regulations
Support the annual external audit process and respond to auditor requests
Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances to support accurate consolidation

Requirements
Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5 or more years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including treasury, financial reporting, and the accounting close process
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA) or equivalent demonstrated expertise
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS, with experience supporting multi-entity or parent-subsidiary consolidation
Experience managing banking relationships, treasury operations, and liquidity or cash management
Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies; familiarity with international tax compliance considerations
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and enforce sound accounting procedures and internal controls
Proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a small, virtual team in a hands-on role
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, multicultural teams
Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental impact
Proficient (written and verbal) in English

Preferred:

Experience in infrastructure finance
Experience with international transactions, multi-currency accounting, and reporting across international entities