Director of Finance — part-time

Job Description

You'll lead finance for a fast-growing Philippine nonprofit that helps farming and fishing communities become food secure for life. It's a part-time, fractional role today — under 10 hours a week — with a clear path to full time as the organization grows.

Our client has already helped thousands of families across several provinces build self-sustaining futures. Now it's scaling its proven program across the Philippines and beyond. You'll make sure every peso does its job along the way.

Role: Director of Finance (or fractional CFO)

Type: Part-time, fractional, remote

Location: Philippines

Reports to: CEO

What you'll do

• Own the organization's financial health, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
  
• Work directly with the CEO, lead 2 direct reports, and partner with 3 other directors across program execution, donor engagement, and talent.
  
• Run accounting end to end — track and account for every peso that comes in and goes out.
  
• Review and approve payroll, which a third-party accounting firm runs today.
  
• File quarterly and annual financial and legal reports with the BIR and SEC, and make sure taxes and mandatory contributions are withheld and paid on time.
  
• Keep certifications current with government agencies (such as DSWD), banks, and partners.
  
• Build the annual budget with the CEO and program directors.
  
• Run financial analysis, keep spending within budget, and recommend changes that protect both the mission and the bottom line.
  
• Manage treasury, cash, and investment decisions.
  
• Work with the US affiliate's finance lead on board and partner reporting.
  
• Join the CEO in partner and donor meetings, by video call or in the field.
  

Requirements

What you bring

• 8+ years in finance or accounting, with several years leading a team. Nonprofit or NGO experience is a strong plus.
  
• Hands-on knowledge of Philippine tax, BIR and SEC filing, and statutory contributions.
  
• Strong finance skills and a real commitment to social impact.
  
• Comfort moving between board-level strategy and detailed spreadsheet work.
  
• A builder's mindset — you'll set up systems from scratch and fix what isn't working.
  
• High standards for transparency and integrity, and a drive to get the most impact from every peso.
  
• Experience working remotely with a global team and local communities, and the ability to explain finance clearly to both.
  

Requirements
What you bring 8+ years in finance or accounting, with several years leading a team. Nonprofit or NGO experience is a strong plus. Hands-on knowledge of Philippine tax, BIR and SEC filing, and statutory contributions. Strong finance skills and a real commitment to social impact. Comfort moving between board-level strategy and detailed spreadsheet work. A builder's mindset — you'll set up systems from scratch and fix what isn't working. High standards for transparency and integrity, and a drive to get the most impact from every peso. Experience working remotely with a global team and local communities, and the ability to explain finance clearly to both.