Director of Finance
- Employer
- Earth Innovation Institute
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Sep 18, 2020
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- Position Type
- Executive, Programs, Grant Administration, Administrative, Accounting and Finance
- Fields
- Environment
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Organization
Earth Innovation Institute is a not-for-profit, independent research institute with headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area and programs in Brazil, Peru, Indonesia and Colombia. We pursue our goals of slowing climate change, conserving tropical forests and fisheries, and improving rural livelihoods by promoting sustainable rural development through a blend of research, consensus-building, policy analysis and reform, and private sector engagement. For more information, please visit www.earthinnovation.org.
Position
EII seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s financial resources, accounting, business planning and budgeting. The Director of Finance will be a member of the Executive Management Team, and will report to the Executive Director (ED). The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager with deep knowledge of nonprofit finance who will lead the organization in optimizing financial and administrative systems across a globally dispersed office structure. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the Executive Management Team in strategic decision-making and operations as Earth Innovation Institute continues to increase its global reach to support sustainable development and support local capacity-building efforts in tropical forest nations. This is a tremendous opportunity for a nonprofit finance expert to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. It should be noted that Headquarters staff have currently transitioned away from our San Francisco office due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are working remotely as we evaluate our office needs moving forward.
Responsibilities
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As a member of the Executive
Management Team, the Director of Finance shares responsibility for
the overall leadership of the organization.
Analyze and present financial reports
in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate to the
Executive Management Team and program leaders monthly and annual
financial statements, including up-to-date budget-to-actuals;
oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
Work closely with the Development
Team to prepare proposal budgets and financial reports for all
donors
Manage financial support staff and
outside contractors in the execution of the organization’s
financial accounting systems and functions (including A/R, A/P and
payroll)
Coordinate and lead the annual audit
process, liaise with external auditors and the audit committee of
the Board of Directors; assess any changes necessary
Lead annual institutional budgeting
and planning process in conjunction with the ED and the Executive
Management Team; monitor deviations from program budgets and
provide information/advice to ED and program managers
Manage organizational cash flow and
forecasting
Maintain and improve the financial
management/reporting system
Provide training to global staff and
institutional partners on fund management
Work closely with all external
partners including third-party vendors and consultants
Update and implement all necessary
financial policies and accounting practices; improve the finance
department’s overall policy and procedure manual
Maintain and develop sound fiscal
policies and practices and ensure ongoing compliance with
non-profit accounting and internal control standards and donor
rules and regulations
Effectively communicate and present
the critical financial matters to the Board of Directors
Review and approve Agreements and
Contracts
Qualifications
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Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree,
ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree, or equivalent
experience
At least five years or more of
relevant professional experience in nonprofit financial and
administrative management, preferably with an NGO working
internationally
Proven record of leadership,
sound-judgement and decision making
Experience as the lead responsible
manager for the quality and content of all financial data,
reporting and audit coordination
Ability to translate financial
concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic
and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance
backgrounds
Familiarity with generally accepted
accounting principles and federal grant regulations and A-133
auditing standards
Commitment to policies that maximize
individual and organization goals across the
organization
Excellent communication and
relationship-building skills, experience working with a diverse set
of colleagues, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work
with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from around
the globe
Excellent computer skills, including
proficiency in Quickbooks/accounting software, MS Office (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint); knowledge of other financial and project
management systems, such as Smartsheet and KissFlow a plus;
knowledge of both Windows and Mac platforms preferred
Strong analytical skills and
problem-solving skills
Strong writing, interpersonal and
organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly both in a
team environment and independently
Personal qualities of integrity,
dedication, and belief in the mission of Earth Innovation
Institute
Qualified to work in the US
Requires occasional travel and
occasional work outside normal business hours
Preferred but not required: Ability
to write and speak one or more of the following languages: Spanish,
Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesian
Job #: 010DCN0418
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Earth Innovation Institute provides a competitive benefits package.
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