Chief Financial Officer

$135,880 - $150,100/Yr

Sustainable Conservation - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Francisco, CA

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About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Sustainable Conservation is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, and reporting activities, managing a $6 million budget, and leading day-to-day finance operations. The CFO plays a crucial role in the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategies and decision-making while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position also involves administrative oversight and collaboration with various departments to support the organization's mission of environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to the Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate and direct financial planning and budgeting, including the annual organizational budget, multi-year plans, and grant proposal budgets.
• Oversee internal control policies, procedures and guidelines for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial information to support decision making.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations, including coordination of annual audit and preparation of IRS Form 990.
• Manage cash and investments.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, government regulations, and accounting standards.
• Oversee facilities, IT, and office management.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding office space, equipment, vendors, and staff resources.
• Partner with CEO on lease renewal and work with real estate broker.
• Supervise and oversee Office Manager; partner with external vendors where needed.
• Develop and oversee related budgets.
• Oversee Government Grants and Contracts Administrator, review contracts, and work with outside legal counsel as appropriate.
• Review organization's non-health insurance requirements during annual renewal process.

Requirements

• Ten plus years of related experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting.
• Bachelor's and CPA, MBA or other advanced degree preferred, or additional high-level experience without a degree.
• Knowledge of mathematics, economics, business management, and generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofit organizations.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving, time management, and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrated technology skills, including accounting software, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and cloud-based tools.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication, including good listening skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including non-finance managers.
• Experience with managing outside vendors, understanding and negotiating contracts, and writing RFPs.
• Ability to work and partner well with others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Fully paid health insurance benefits.
• Generous match on 401k.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vacation and floating days.
• Sick leave.
• Holiday leave during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Strong commitment to professional development and career growth.