Manager, Finance Operations

Mercy For Animals aims to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system. We envision a world where animals are respected, protected, and free.
As a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, we know that achieving this goal requires a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment—one that welcomes and sparks new perspectives and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to make a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us!

We currently seek a Manager, Finance Operations

Terms of Employment: Full Time, (CLT in Brazil)

Reports to: Global Vice President, Finance 

Position Location: Brazil or Mexico (remote)

Position Objective:

The Finance Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity, transparency, and efficiency of our global operations. This role bridges strategy and execution - strengthening internal controls, supporting program and fundraising teams with financial insights, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative, mission-driven approach to advancing our organization’s impact.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Partner with program and fundraising teams to develop donor-facing budgets that build transparency and strengthen donor engagement
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations, donor restrictions, and grant reporting requirements across all jurisdictions
• Monitor grant and fund budgets, tracking expenditures against restrictions and supporting timely grant and donor reporting
• Strengthen internal controls across global finance functions to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy of financial data while improving operational efficiency
• Lead key finance initiatives, including building out a purchase order process to enable transparent and well-controlled spending across the organization
• Drive cross-functional, ad hoc finance projects, providing analytical rigor and operational insight to advance strategic objectives
• Support international and regional teams in maintaining internal controls, financial reporting, and process standardization
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making across the organization
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively across departments and geographies, adapting messages for non-financial audiences
• Support annual audit and compliance processes, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely delivery of required documentation
• Oversee compliance across all jurisdictions where the organization operates, managing tax filings, vendor documentation (W-9s/W-8s), and other regulatory obligations in partnership with local accounting firms and legal advisors
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; master’s degree preferred 
• Experience working in comparable environments or handling similar challenges
• Knowledge and application of accounting principles including financial statements and general knowledge of anti-money laundering laws.
• Demonstrated mastery of advanced financial modeling and analysis using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
• Commitment to the mission and values of Mercy For Animals
• Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization and we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage people of all all ethnic backgrounds, orientations, ages, genders and abilities to apply. We are committed to providing an inclusive, positive, respectful, safe, and supportive work environment where equal opportunities are available to all team members.

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