Finance and Accounting Manager (Remote)

Introduction 

WaterConnect LLC (“WaterConnect”) is a project development company dedicated to creating opportunities for construction-stage investment in water supply and sanitation (WSS) infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries. We bring early-stage financing and technical expertise to complement local partners, develop new infrastructure, and deploy technology that will impact water access, quality, and scarcity, and in turn build resilience for households and watersheds. 

WaterConnect partners with infrastructure developers, utilities, engineering firms, technology providers and equipment suppliers to co-develop infrastructure projects, bringing them from concept to financial close and construction. With the goal of accelerating the flow of projects, WaterConnect offers project development funding and expertise, particularly in legal and financial structuring, capital raising, and social and environmental impact, to supplement the pre-existing resources of project co-developers. WaterConnect seeks to develop a range of water projects, including both public private partnership projects for municipal infrastructure, as well as private industrial projects that mitigate water scarcity and reduce wastewater discharges. WaterConnect coordinates closely with sister organizations, Water.org and WaterEquity, which offer complementary products, including private equity and construction-stage infrastructure project financing. 

WaterConnect is in its third year of operations after spinning off from Water.org in 2024. It represents the latest in a series of innovations by Water.org to catalyze investment into water supply and sanitation in pursuit of achieving access for all, as highlighted by UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.

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 

How to Apply 

Submit a cover letter with salary requirements and a resume. Both documents must be in English. 

WaterConnect is an equal-opportunity employer. WaterConnect recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 

Don't meet every single requirement? If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience does not perfectly match every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and perspective could make you the ideal candidate for this position. 

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 

Physical Requirements:

Role includes regular online collaboration across time zones. Colleagues, partners, and service providers are based in the Americas, Africa, India, and East Asia. While the role is fully remote, to ensure real-time overlap with the President and Water.org’s finance team during core business hours, we require candidates to be based in the Eastern or Central time zone. This role involves extended periods of sitting and reaching. This role requires the ability to see, talk, and hear. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. 

Benefits

This position offers full-time benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement. Overall compensation will be commensurate with education and experience and structured to reflect a competitive package for a full-time team member. 

Expected pay range is $80,000 to 110,000 per year.  

No relocation benefits, work permit reimbursement, or visa sponsorship will be offered.