[Hiring] Finance and Accounting Manager @The Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund

Role Description

The Finance & Accounting Manager (FAM) plays a vital role in managing and leading various finance and accounting processes. Under general supervision of the Finance Director, the Finance and Accounting Manager is responsible for the administration of AP, AR, and Payroll, the management of cash accounts, the annual audit preparation, and coordination of the IRS 990. While supervising the Accounting Associate and the contracted accounting firm, the Finance & Accounting Manager will collaborate closely with the Finance Director to ensure fast and accurate day-to-day accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance tasks. Operating within a culture of collaboration and transparency, this role requires a growth mindset, adaptability, and strong technical skills in finance and accounting to create and maintain efficient systems.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position’s essential functions.
• A minimum of 8 years of full-time accounting experience with at least four of those at the Senior Accountant level.
• A minimum of two years of nonprofit accounting experience at the Senior Accountant level.
• At least two years of experience in preparing schedules for the annual audit.
• At least two years of experience supervising the work of other accountants/bookkeepers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency creating and using spreadsheets.
• High level of comfort with a variety of software (e.g., Salesforce, Intacct, Bill.com, Google, among others).
• Ability to travel domestically for All-Staff, team retreats, other Equity Fund events up to five times a year.

Requirements

• Sage Intacct, Financial Management
• Bill AP & AR, Accounts Management
• Bill Spend & Expense, Expense Management
• Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management
• Payroll Administration Management
• Excel, exceptional proficiency
• Google Suite, exceptional proficiency

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick time policies.

Company Description

The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund (Equity Fund) is a trusted and strategic collaborative funder and movement-builder whose focus is to lift up the leadership and organizing of multiracial, working-class communities to drive equitable climate action and clean energy policy.

• Founded in 2016
• Partners authentically with community-based organizations in 14 states
• Focuses on climate equity and strategies that mitigate climate change

Hiring Statement

The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people and to creating a work environment that is dynamic and rewarding.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Equity Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, caste, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as victim of domestic violence, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Sponsorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available.

Reference and Background Checks

All selected candidates will be expected to align with our key behavioral competencies and organizational values of racial equity, excellence, service and stewardship, integrity, and collaboration, as well as uphold our high-performance culture. Therefore, all selected candidates will consent to reference and background checks as part of the hiring process.

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter using our online portal. Your cover letter must include your salary requirement, an overview of your relevant experience and qualifications, and your interest in both the Equity Fund and the position. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.