Finance Director
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USD 135000 - 160000
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Title: Finance Director
Employment Type: FullTime/Exempt
Wage: A competitive base pay of $135000 $155000
Department: Finance Department
Reports To: Managing Director
Position Location: Oakland Sacramento Los Angeles
Work Schedule: Four Day Work Week: Two 2 days in office two 2 days remote. However there may be certain circumstances like pressing deadlines or peak business periods where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a fiveday work week.
WHO WE ARE
We believe this moment requires transformative change.
The climate crisis is here. And Black Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollutionbased economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale thats needed.
EnviroVoters is building the political power to solve the climate crisis advance justice and create a global roadmap for action. To protect our water land air and our most vulnerable communities we organize voters elect and train candidates and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.
We wont stop until we have resilient healthy thriving communities with a democracy and economy that are just and sustainable for all.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Director will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as our organizations plan and implement a strategy for growth while enhancing the quality of our programming. The goal is to protect the companys revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a fastpaced wellrespected highimpact organization. This role requires handson involvement where the Finance Director will actively engage in daytoday financial and accounting tasks and processes. If you are looking for an exciting place to work please take a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications below.
- Directs and actively participates in the financial management of both EnviroVoters 501c(4 and Education Fund 501c(3 including long and shortterm financial planning financial analysis budgeting financial reporting cash management and investments.
- Ensures compliance with GAAP organizational policies and federal/state tax requirements.
- Establishes the guidelines and procedures of the annual budget and midyear forecasting processes. Oversees the preparation and provides the final review of budgets/forecasts.
- Reviews analyzes and reports on monthly revenue and expense variance analyses balance sheets and cash forecasts. Prepares monthly forecasting reports and provides thoughtful commentary for Managements and the Boards use in understanding the financial results.
- Performs risk management by analyzing the organizations liabilities and investments.
- Decides on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.
- Controls and evaluates the organizations fundraising plans and capital structure. Ensures cash flow is appropriate for the organizations operations.
- Supervises all finance personnel and manages vendor relationships.
- Sets up and oversees the companys finance IT system.
- Actively engages in grant tracking allocation budgeting and reporting in partnership with the Program and Philanthropy staff.
- Oversees all accounting functions including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and bank reconciliations and preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Provides oversight of the annual audit process and the preparation of annual tax returns and filings.
- Maintains and updates accounting policies procedures and internal controls.
- Cultivates strong lines of communication with other departments including partnering with Political Director to ensure compliance around all electoral activity and PAC activities in collaboration with the organizations outside compliance reporting consultants.
- Supports the Board of Directors audit committees including developing and presenting board reports.
- Performs special Finance projects and other duties and tasks as assigned by the Managing Director/CEO.
- The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationshipbased leader since all relative departments of the organization will be connected to their work.
MUST HAVES
To be successful in this job you must possess the following qualities and experience:
- MBA/CPA or equivalent experience.
- At least ten 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally sixplus years of broad financial experience and five(5 plus years of increasing leadership experience in general accounting controls systems and procedures in a political or nonprofit organization.
- Demonstrated experience with GAAP compliance.
- Experience having final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area.
- Ability to translate financial concepts and to effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
- A track record in grants management and knowledge of restricted contributions/grant reporting.
- Technology savvy with knowledge of accounting and financial reporting software such as QuickBooks Excel and BILL.
- A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic organizational problem solving and critical thinking skills which supports and enables sound decision making.
- Committed to the values and mission of EnviroVoters.
- Teamwork oriented and excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- A multitasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fastpaced environment sharp attention to detail and conflict resolution oriented.
- Experience with nonprofit fund accounting 501(c)4 501(c)3 and PAC) and reporting
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through our career portal which you can access here. Please note that a cover letter and resume must be provided for consideration and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you! Thank you for your interest in EnviroVoters!
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW
California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package including a 4Day Work Week 4DWW) policy 12 days of PTO 3 weeks equivalent given the 4DWW) and 12 Federal and State holidays plus a paid week off at the end of the year 5 days of bereavement leave health and dental benefits section 125 plan a 401(k)retirement program with up to 3 employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.
Dont meet every single requirement At EnviroVoters we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workspace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.
EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.
As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions please contact
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race color religion national origin gender marital status sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We offer competitive salaries generous benefits and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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