The Sunrise Project Inc. · 4 weeks ago
Director of Finance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yrThe Sunrise Project Inc. is a diverse, global team committed to justice, equity, and accelerating climate action. The Director of Finance will lead financial operations, build a high-performing team, and embed sustainability into financial decisions across the organization.
EnergyNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Overall financial management of Sunrise Inc. including financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, audit and management of external service providers
Work with the COO and the Board’s Finance, Risk, Audit, and Compliance (FRAC) committee to oversee cash flow and investment decisions, ensuring alignment with the Foreign Exchange, Investment and Reserves policy while optimising returns to maximise the effectiveness of available funds
Submission of financial reports and guidance on financial trends to the Sunrise Inc Board including the FRAC committee
Partnering with Program Directors and the Philanthropic Partnerships Director to ensure accurate forecast inputs, clear review of the actual spend and ongoing uplift of the financial literacy across the organisation
Develop, implement, and monitor Sunrise’s financial strategy to minimise our environmental footprint and ensure our operations are aligned with our organization's mission and values
Qualification
Required
Previous substantial experience working in a senior finance management position with excellent financial management skills within a complex multi-disciplinary organisation (with preference to experience in the philanthropy sector and/or grant-making)
CPA certification or equivalent membership of a professional accounting body
Deep understanding of compliance obligations in the US (501c3 charities), and as an added value in one or more EU states and/or the UK
Ability to deliver on a sound financial strategy and build trust, strong relationships and consistent practices that embed environmental sustainability and a commitment to justice and equity
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions based on analysis of issues
Flexibility, with the ability to manage complex projects and juggle a wide range of competing priorities
Benefits
401(k) & employer match (applicable for US only employees) (or in in-country based employer contribution, location specific in the EU and UK)
100% employer paid health, vision and dental coverage (for US employees)
Five weeks of vacation leave
Birthday leave (if it’s your birthday, you get a day off)
Cultural & solidarity leave
Two-weeks gifted leave (over Christmas and New Year)
7.5 months paid parental leave after 12 months of service
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible work policy, including hybrid remote home/office
Laptop (Mac) and accessories
Commitment to supporting your professional development (up to $2000 per annum)
Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings
Performance reviews and feedback to support you and the team to reflect and grow
A co-developed initial 3 month work plan to ensure you have clarity on your role and responsibilities
Company
The Sunrise Project Inc.
The Sunrise Project takes a ‘directed network’ approach to campaigning that builds the power of social movements to win large-scale change that would not be possible by individual organisations acting alone.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marijke van Liemt
COO Europe
Jane Li
General Counsel/Company Secretary
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