Director, Finance and Accounting

Title: Director, Finance and Accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Salary: A competitive $145,000 - $165,000 annual base pay

Department: Finance Department

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Location: Oakland, Fresno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, or Riverside

Work Schedule: Four Day Work Week: Two (2) days in office, two (2) days remote. However, there may be certain circumstances, like pressing deadlines or peak business periods, where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a five-day work week.

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.

EnviroVoters is building the political power to solve the climate crisis, advance justice, and create a global roadmap for action. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

We won’t stop until we have resilient, healthy, thriving communities, with a democracy and economy that are just and sustainable for all.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Education Fund seek a hands-on, detail-oriented Director of Accounting and Finance to lead and strengthen financial operations across our 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, managing an outsourced accounting team, and providing strategic financial leadership to support a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role works closely with senior leadership, program staff, development, HR, Boards, and external partners. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the details of accounting and at the strategic table—someone who values strong systems, clear data, and financial stewardship in service of climate justice. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across all entities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and variance analysis for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities
• Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial data and reporting
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, IRS and state regulations, and internal financial policies
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare required tax filings (e.g., Forms 990, 199, and related filings)
• Manage and oversee the outsourced accounting team; assess workflows, provide guidance, and ensure accountability
• Partner with HR to manage payroll processes and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds and ensuring accurate grant reporting

Finance, Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the annual budgeting process, mid-year forecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Analyze financial performance across entities and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting and financial dashboards for leadership
• Advise leadership on financial strategy, liquidity, risk management, and investment considerations
• Partner with Development and Program teams on grant budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Boards on financial strategy and organizational sustainability
• Present clear, accessible financial updates to leadership, the Board, and Board committees
• Partner with the Political Director and external consultants on PAC and electoral finance compliance
• Contribute to building and strengthening a sustainable internal finance infrastructure as the organization grows

What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional attention to detail with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig into complex data
• 8–10 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in nonprofit finance and 3+ years managing staff or external teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA preferred, MBA a plus
• Strong experience with nonprofit fund accounting for 501(c)(3) organizations; 501(c)(4) and PAC experience is a plus
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, audits, internal controls, and financial compliance
• Experience managing restricted grants and complex funding structures
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner effectively across departments
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who anticipates issues and proposes thoughtful solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• High proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and systems such as BILL.com

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including a 4-Day Work Week (4DWW) policy, 12 days of PTO (3 weeks equivalent given the 4DWW) and 12 Federal and State holidays, plus a paid week off at the end of the year, 5 days of bereavement leave, health and dental benefits, a 401(k)-retirement program with up to 3% employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund have a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

As part of this commitment, we will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org

We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.