NEW OPENINGS

Job Title: Director of Finance and Operations

Org. Type: Philanthropic Climate Investment Organization

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $190k - $220k

Job Description:

The Vice President of Finance & Administration plays a crucial role in managing the financial and administrative functions of this nonprofit organization. This position requires a strong background in finance, accounting, and operations, as well as a deep understanding of nonprofit financial management principles and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Managing all day-to-day back-office functions (e.g., working with our PEO, interfacing with our bookkeeper, vendor contract negotiation, employee onboarding & HR, etc.)
Running and enhancing the existing financial functions (e.g., bill pay, grant tracking, budgeting, reporting, tax filings and audit)
Ensuring comprehensive investment fund management for our underlying fund(s) (e.g., admin, audit, compliance, etc.)
Establishing new systems, processes, and policies
Identifying, negotiating, and contracting vendors (e.g., legal teams, IT vendors, tax firms, impact monitoring and reporting)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Work experience: 8+ years of full-time work experience in relevant fields. Experience working with 501(c)3 non-profits and investment funds preferred as well as experience establishing and working across all back-office functions.
Managing ambiguity & creative problem solving: Self-starter and creative solution-driven individual. Ability to bring unique solutions to challenging financial and operational circumstances that best enable the team.
Project & organizational management: Able to excel in a professional, fast‐paced business environment with competing priorities, deadlines, and frequent changes. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage numerous projects and deadlines. Ability to anticipate organizational needs in advance. Ability to manage self, set individual goals and priorities, plan weeks ahead, coordinate with the team (while driving one’s own workstreams), and balance a fast pace.
Flexibility & independence: Agility and adaptability in the face of growth, change, iteration, and ambiguity. Ability to work independently and drive tasks forward.
Communication skills: Ability to synthesize detailed and complex information into very tight, short, and simple outputs and recommendations. Ability to build relationships with vendors/service providers, negotiate and manage contracts. Passion for global climate action:

Contact:

Nick Samuels

The Philanthropic Staffing Group

nicksamuels22@gmail.com