About ClimateWorks Foundation
ClimateWorks Foundation is a global climate philanthropy organization working to accelerate climate progress by connecting funders and implementing organizations to identify and scale transformative climate solutions.
Since 2008, ClimateWorks has granted more than $2 billion to over 850 grantees across 50 countries, working with more than 80 funders.
About the Role
The Finance Manager will join ClimateWorks Foundation’s Finance team and support financial planning, analysis and budgeting, particularly for funder proposal development.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Company: ClimateWorks Foundation
Job Location: United States – US Flexible / Remote
Salary: $120,000–$130,000 (SF Bay Area/NYC) or $110,000–$120,000 (other US locations)
Closing Date: Not specified. Apply Early
The role will also contribute to the organization’s grantmaking process by reviewing the financial position of prospective grantees and providing financial recommendations where appropriate.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will work independently in a dynamic environment while collaborating closely with Finance, Accounting, Philanthropic Partnerships, Programs and Grants teams.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis
The Finance Manager will:
- Develop and maintain current programmatic budgets.
- Coordinate with Accounting on budget-to-actual reporting.
- Work with departments across the organization during the annual budgeting and planning process.
- Draft incoming funder proposal budgets in collaboration with Philanthropic Partnerships and Program teams.
- Organize budget meetings and respond to funder questions regarding submitted budgets.
- Contribute to cost recovery analyses and projections.
- Maintain reports related to pricing and cost recovery.
- Monitor interest income accrued on funding sources and recommend appropriate use.
- Review and analyze monthly funding tables covering prospective and committed funding.
- Coordinate with Philanthropic Partnerships as required.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and analytical support.
Grants and Funding Source Administration
Responsibilities will also include:
- Reviewing grantee financial documents, including financial statements and organizational budgets.
- Preparing recommendations based on grantees’ financial positions where appropriate.
- Reconciling and updating funding sources.
- Providing grants and contracts-related support in coordination with the Grants team.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- A four-year college degree with coursework in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of professional experience, including financial planning, modeling and analysis.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A responsible, responsive and positive approach to work.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
- An understanding of basic nonprofit accounting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and other Windows-based applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively with existing systems and resources while identifying opportunities for improvement.
Preferred Experience
Experience with the following would be an advantage:
- Adaptive / Workday
- Nonprofit organizations
- Salesforce
- Asana
- ClimateWorks Foundation’s mission and climate philanthropy
Salary and Compensation
For US-based positions, ClimateWorks Foundation offers the following salary ranges:
Tier 1 – SF Bay Area / NYC: $120,000–$130,000
Tier 2 – Other US locations: $110,000–$120,000
Geographic differentials are applied based on the local cost of labor.
Benefits
ClimateWorks Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 100% healthcare coverage plans, including medical, dental and vision.
- 20 days of paid time off during the first year, increasing in subsequent years.
- 14 paid holidays annually.
- Paid sabbatical leave for qualifying employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions and employee matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Family support covering areas such as fertility, child, elder and pet care.
- Physical wellness benefits.
- Financial wellness resources.
- Mental wellness benefits, including therapy and coaching.
Work Location and Culture
ClimateWorks Foundation is headquartered in San Francisco’s Financial District.
The Finance Manager position is classified as US Flexible, meaning exceptional candidates may work from the San Francisco office or another US location. Compensation will reflect the applicable geographic differential.
As a globally distributed organization, ClimateWorks provides opportunities for employees to meet in person. Staff are expected to attend an annual in-town week in San Francisco, an all-staff retreat and a department retreat.
The organization’s culture emphasizes collaboration, humility, curiosity, learning and risk-taking.
Equal Opportunity
ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the ClimateWorks Foundation application portal using the application link provided in the original vacancy.
Applicants should note that ClimateWorks Foundation will never request credit card or financial information during the interview process. Any message requesting such information should be reported to ClimateWorks.
Closing Date: Not specified. Apply as soon as possible
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