Managing Director for Finance and Operations

Impact Investments Financial Management and Strategic Support

• Build and oversee a fully-integrated back office to support the investment strategy: administration of program-related regrants, direct investments, and investment structures to improve operational efficiency and strengthen overall accounting of liquid and non-liquid assets.
• Strategically support the Managing Director of Impact Investments in the creation of investment vehicles and ongoing fund administration, as well as ensure investment, finance, operations, and data analytics staff operate in coordination with accounting and finance functions.

Compliance, Internal Controls, and Risk Management

• Maintain robust internal financial controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor financial and tax implications of investment holdings and provide guidance on agreements and contracts.
• Oversee corporate administration, including regulatory compliance, contract reviews, external legal services, recordkeeping, incorporation filings (e.g., Delaware), and regulatory (FINRA/SEC) filings.
• Oversee team management of IT, annual technology budget, and IT personnel (contractors and/or full-time employees as strategy demands).
• Ensure compliance with employment law and statutory requirements across Village Capital's operating countries, including oversight of GEO/PEO relationships, international payroll, and entity-level employment obligations.

Team Leadership and Development

• Build and supervise a high-performing finance and fund administration team that can operationalize financial strategy.
• Build and supervise a high-performing human resources team that can operationalize an adaptable, hybrid organizational strategy.
• Foster strong internal communication across all teams, with regular updates to departments with work product dependencies and in promotion of a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Operational and Administrative Oversight

• Oversee strategy related to banking operations, credit cards, and petty cash to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee finance team management of third-party service providers for bookkeeping, controls, accounts payable/receivable, and financial software.
• Ensure service levels and practices align with VilCap’s needs and industry standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, tax filings, and other finance and administrative-related matters for VilCap legal entities.
• Coordinate cross-functional policies and processes impacting finance, operations, and grant management.
• Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and alignment with organizational systems.
• Oversee the procurement and contracting process for the organization’s third-party services and the administration of systems used in finance and administration.

Board and Finance Committee Support

• Work closely with the CEO and Treasurer of the Board to liaise with the Board of Directors, including serving on and co-leading the Board Finance Committee.
• Oversee preparing and distribution of meeting materials, financial reports, and dashboards for Quarterly Finance Committee and Board meetings, and lead presentation of financial results during quarterly meetings.

Business Model and Revenue Model

• Experience designing and implementing business models, including revenue diversification strategies.
• Fundraising track record and ability to manage complex external stakeholder relationships preferred; experience in raising pre-seed, seed, Series A rounds welcomed.
• Willingness to ensure design and quality of products/services to find complementary, mutual benefits between Village Capital activities and value creation.
• Understanding of stakeholder value-creation business models and ability to design and run a multi-stakeholder, systems-change focused operational model.
• Familiarity with regenerative and sustainable business models and willingness to leverage these principles to Village Capital’s operational and strategic growth.
• Commitment to community-based decision-making practices and community-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; CPA, CFA, MBA preferred.
• 7-10+ years of financial management experience, with an understanding of organizations with highly diversified revenue streams and experience with investment management.
• 2-3 years in a senior managerial role, including experience supervising teams and third-party providers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement systems that enable efficient finance and grant reporting and seamless integration of operations.
• Proven understanding of how to collaborate with diverse teams to manage financial systems that streamline processes to support a complex business model.
• Expertise in accounting, financial planning, and operations management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to build forward-looking financial projections and financial models to deliver strategic financial insights.
• Proficiency in technology and data management, including financial software.
• Working knowledge of human resources operations and organizational development, including compensation structures, performance management approaches, and employment compliance.
• Position on AI use cases (and limitations) as relevant to work outputs and willingness to critically engage with firmwide AI policy development
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting financial and operational concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive organizational culture through leadership and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $160,000–$185,000 (or the equivalent in local currency), commensurate with skills and experience.
• Fully remote work environment, flexible PTO, and stipends to support your growth and well-being.
• UK and Kenya: we offer a monthly health allowance.
• US: we offer a health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and a 401(k) (up to 3% match).

How to Apply

Please include your CV along with a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with this role and the value it would add to Village Capital.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Village Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.