The Director – Finance and Operations will serve as a key strategic partner to the Managing Director, ensuring that BFA Global’s operations run efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term goals. This role will oversee core business functions, strengthen organizational systems, and drive execution of strategic priorities across teams and geographies.

The Director will bridge strategy and implementation, translate vision into operational plans, monitor business performance, and enable teams to deliver impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Resource Management

• Supervise the Senior Accountant and ensure accurate and timely financial records are kept.
• Manage the audit and the auditors, reporting to the board
• Supervise the Project Management Unit to ensure that budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning are undertaken.
• Ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Support resource allocation across programs and projects.

Additional Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership to translate organizational strategy into operational plans.
• Drive operational excellence by aligning processes, systems, and resources with growth and impact objectives.
• Lead quarterly and annual planning, goal setting, and performance tracking across the organization.

Business Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee day-to-day business operations, including project operations, finance interfaces, IT, and compliance.
• Identify gaps and implement systems, tools, and processes that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and monitor organizational policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget, in collaboration with the project teams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. financial regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and other relevant statutory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IRS, Department of Labor, state-specific regulations).
• Maintain appropriate registration, annual returns and corporate entity strategy for US-based entities
• Ensure compliance with global regulations, contracts, and donor/funder requirements.
• Manage organizational risk, including legal, operational, and reputational risks.
• Support governance processes, including Board and leadership reporting.
• Manage relations with lawyers and other advisors.

Business Growth Enablement

• Collaborate with business development teams to design efficient project delivery models.
• Support contract negotiations, vendor management, and partnership operations.
• Strengthen operational capacity to support scaling initiatives and new market entry.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, or organizational leadership, preferably in consulting, professional services, or global development contexts.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. compliance, including federal and state financial, tax, and labor regulations.
• Strong track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder operations across geographies.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budget management, and operational oversight.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs, impact-driven organizations, or innovation ecosystems is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to design and implement systems and processes that improve organizational efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment.