Director of Finance & Financial Control

Framework IsraAID is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian aid agency dedicated to supporting populations in crisis around the world. With operations across multiple countries, its headquarters is based in Tel Aviv. Headquarters leads worldwide activities and provides oversight, guidance and support to country missions and projects. This position offers an opportunity to play a senior role in the financial management and accountability of a leading Israeli humanitarian organization with international operations. Main Scope of Work The Director leads IsraAID’s global operational financial management, financial controllership, budgeting, reporting quality, financial controls and donor financial oversight. The role strengthens integration between financial planning and accounting processes, supports consistent country financial standards, and advances systems-driven financial management. Reports to the CFO; provides functional oversight of Accounting and directly manages the HQ Finance team. The Accounting Manager’s formal reporting line remains subject to organizational decision. Duties and Responsibilities Operational Financial Leadership and Planning - Lead global operational financial management, annual budgeting, forecasts and scenario planning in alignment with financial strategy and priorities established by the CFO. - Monitor financial sustainability, funding gaps, cost recovery and resource allocation; provide analysis and recommendations to the CFO and senior management. - Independently resolve complex operational financial issues within delegated authority and escalate material or strategic matters to the CFO. Financial Controllership, Accounting Oversight and Reporting - Provide functional oversight of Accounting, including coordination of closing, reconciliations, consolidation and reporting standards, without presuming a direct reporting line. - Ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness of financial information across HQ and country missions. - Align accounting records, budgets, management reporting and donor financial reports; lead resolution of material discrepancies. - Coordinate financial audit readiness and follow-up on audit recommendations in cooperation with the Accounting Manager. Financial Controls, Compliance and Risk - Lead implementation and improvement of financial controls, financial reporting quality assurance and risk-based monitoring of country missions. - Ensure consistent application of approved financial policies, Delegation of Authority requirements and donor financial standards. - Provide senior technical input into financial policy revisions; lead development, implementation and ongoing improvement of accounting controls, financial procedures, reporting standards and SOPs, subject to CFO approval and applicable governance. - Coordinate with Procurement & Compliance on preventive controls; escalate significant financial risks and suspected irregularities. Country Finance and Grant Management - Lead HQ Finance Officers in oversight and support of country financial management, reporting quality and financial capacity. - Strengthen country-level standards and accountability while enabling appropriate decentralization and risk-based autonomy. - Oversee financial quality assurance of donor proposals, budgets and reports; monitor restricted funding, grant expenditure and compliance. - Partner with Programs and Development & Communications to address complex financial and donor issues. Financial Systems and Process Improvement - Lead operational improvements in NetSuite financial functionality, financial data quality, reconciliations, management reporting and budget monitoring. - Promote automation, standardized workflows, documented controls and reduced manual interventions across HQ and missions. Team Leadership and Coordination - Directly manage and develop the HQ Finance Unit; establish priorities, performance expectations and professional development. - Coordinate closely with the Accounting Manager and Procurement & Compliance Manager while retaining clear functional responsibilities. - Serve as the senior operational finance counterpart to the CFO and advise organizational and country leadership. Representation - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of IsraAID’s mission, organizational identity and theory of change. - Represent the Finance function in relevant internal and external forums and promote responsible financial management. Safeguarding Responsibilities - Promote a safeguarding culture in accordance with IsraAID’s safeguarding policy. - Ensure team members receive appropriate training, guidance and support. - Follow safeguarding reporting procedures and encourage timely reporting of concerns and incidents. Requirements Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance management experience, including significant responsibility for controllership, reporting and team leadership; international NGO or multi-country experience strongly preferred. Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline; CPA, ACCA or equivalent strongly preferred; advanced degree an advantage. Technical skills: Financial reporting, accounting oversight, reconciliations, internal controls, budgeting, donor finance and ERP systems (preferably NetSuite). Knowledge: International accounting standards, NGO and donor financial requirements, decentralized financial operations. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, exercise independent judgment and collaborate with senior leadership and geographically dispersed stakeholders. Languages: Fluent written and spoken English required; professional Hebrew and additional languages are an advantage. Ethical Standards IsraAID has zero tolerance towards misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Recruitment includes candidate declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA. Equal Opportunities IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.