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Vote Solar · 1 week ago

Managing Director, Finance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$159K/yr - $167K/yr

10+ years exp

Vote Solar is committed to advancing a 100% clean energy future through policy advocacy and community engagement. The Managing Director of Finance will lead the financial processes and strategic planning for the organization, ensuring alignment with its values and long-term goals while fostering collaboration across teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop financial strategy aligned with Vote Solar’s Mission, Values, and long-term goals

Translate organizational priorities into clear financial plans that help teams understand tradeoffs, opportunities, and constraints

Partner with senior leaders to support resource decisions grounded in transparency, sustainability, and equity

Provide thought partnership on scenario planning and long-term modeling in collaboration with the COO and Executive Team

Apply an equity lens to all financial decisions, ensuring that budgeting, reporting, and communication practices reflect Vote Solar’s Values

Manage organization-wide budgeting and forecasting cycles; prepare budget templates and consolidate department inputs

Facilitate collaborative budget conversations that build understanding and trust across teams

Support teams in aligning their discretionary budgets to programmatic goals, grant commitments, and organizational priorities

Communicate budget updates, risks, and recommendations in ways that are accessible and actionable

Build financial fluency across Vote Solar through guidance, training, and one-on-one support

In partnership with our external accounting firm, manage accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial transactions

Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organizational policies

Lead annual audit preparation, collaborating closely with auditors and internal partners to ensure a smooth, organized process

Partner with the Director of Operations to ensure operational workflows support strong financial controls and audit readiness

Develop, track, and report out on financial aspects of grant budgets in partnership with Philanthropy and Programs teams

Ensure revenue is allocated accurately and transparently while optimizing use of restricted funds

Provide proactive guidance and regular reporting to program leads to support grant planning, compliance, and reconciliation

Help teams understand and make recommendations around the financial implications of new grant opportunities and renewal conversations

Continue personal learning and contributions to organizational work on diversity, equity and inclusion

Be committed to embedding equity in all organizational internal practices and culture

Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning

Qualification

Nonprofit finance experienceBudgetingForecastingFinancial reportingNonprofit accounting standardsFinancial systems managementPeople-centered stewardshipTransparency in decision-makingCollaborative leadership