Finance Leader for Climate Justice & Equity

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The Chisholm Legacy Project, Inc. is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, reporting, and compliance in support of Black Liberation and climate justice work in San Francisco. The role manages accounting, audits, budgeting, and forecasting, reporting to the Senior Managing Director of Finance.

Ideal candidate has nonprofit finance leadership experience, GAAP expertise, and strong communication skills to partner across departments and with the Board.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Black Liberation and Just Transition.
• 5+ years nonprofit financial management experience.
• Experience with GAAP, audits, and tax compliance.
• Strong internal controls, grants management, payroll and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial systems in nonprofit accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close with timely financial statements (QuickBooks Online).
• Lead annual independent financial audit and Form 990 engagement.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial dashboards for leadership and board.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Fund accounting

Financial audits

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Grants management

Payroll administration

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

The Chisholm Legacy Project, Inc. is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, reporting, and compliance in support of Black Liberation and climate justice work in San Francisco. The role manages accounting, audits, budgeting, and forecasting, reporting to the Senior Managing Director of Finance.

Ideal candidate has nonprofit finance leadership experience, GAAP expertise, and strong communication skills to partner across departments and with the Board.