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Environmental Law Institute · 1 month ago

Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Washington, DC

Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$156K/yr - $182K/yr

10+ years exp

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is an environmental law, science, and policy center that plays a pivotal role in shaping environmental law and policy. They are seeking a part-time Interim Chief Financial Officer to oversee the Finance department, formulate strategic direction, and manage financial systems processes. The role includes responsibilities such as budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Law EnforcementNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit of the Institute

Ensure leadership and staff have the fiscal tools and resources to manage effectively

Ensure that ELI is in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations related to the Institute’s Operations

Liaise with and support the Board Finance & Investment Committee and Audit & Risk Management Committee

Directs the organization’s financial operations, including accounting systems and reports, accounts receivable and payable, budget preparation and monitoring, financial forecasting, cash flow projections, expense controls and approvals, and insurance

Maintains primary contact with outside investment managers and consultants and oversees their performance, under general direction of the President and Board’s Finance and Executive Committees and within stated investment policies and guidelines

Maintains primary contact with the independent auditors

Oversees the annual audit process, and submission of federal, state, and local tax reports

Reviews all contracts, state unemployment, and withholding registrations and signs on behalf of the Institute; and manages office lease and any subleases

Advises on the organization’s personnel administration program, including personnel policies, performance evaluations, salary policies and practices, employee complaints and grievances, employee benefit plans, and maintenance of personnel records

Staffs the Board of Directors’ Finance & Investment Committee and Audit & Risk Management Committee, under direction of the President. Provides staff services to the Treasurer of the Board, including preparation of regular financial reports and commentary

Supervise the Director of Finance

Qualification

CPA certificationStrategic leadershipFinance managementRisk managementBudget developmentAnalytic skillsTeam buildingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Degree or equivalent experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CPA certification is preferred

Demonstrated strategic leadership of finance and risk management functions, with proven track record of success in all operational and strategic areas of these functions

Deep analytic and problem-solving aptitude and a questioning personality to understand the complexities and nuances of each issue

Experience developing, overseeing and tracking budgets and creating relevant tools and systems

10+ years of experience in finance and risk management