Director, Finance and Accounting

California Environmental Voters is seeking a Director of Finance and Accounting to lead financial operations for their nonprofit entities. This senior role involves managing accounting processes, overseeing an outsourced team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial leadership. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in nonprofit finance, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative leadership style. The position is remote, allowing flexibility in work location.
About the position

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.\n\nReporting 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

Manage day-to-day accounting operations across all entities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and journal entriesOversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and variance analysis for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entitiesEnsure timely, accurate, and reliable financial data and reportingMaintain compliance with GAAP, IRS and state regulations, and internal financial policiesMaintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentationCoordinate 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 accountabilityPartner with HR to manage payroll processes and ensure regulatory complianceSupport grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds and ensuring accurate grant reportingLead the annual budgeting process, mid-year forecasts, and long-term financial planningAnalyze financial performance across entities and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunitiesDevelop and maintain cash flow forecasting and financial dashboards for leadershipAdvise leadership on financial strategy, liquidity, risk management, and investment considerationsPartner with Development and Program teams on grant budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-makingWork closely with the Executive Director and Boards on financial strategy and organizational sustainabilityPresent clear, accessible financial updates to leadership, the Board, and Board committeesPartner with the Political Director and external consultants on PAC and electoral finance complianceContribute to building and strengthening a sustainable internal finance infrastructure as the organization growsRequirements

Exceptional attention to detail with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig into complex data8–10 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in nonprofit finance and 3+ years managing staff or external teamsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA preferred, MBA a plusStrong experience with nonprofit fund accounting for 501(c)(3) organizations; 501(c)(4) and PAC experience is a plusDeep knowledge of GAAP, audits, internal controls, and financial complianceExperience managing restricted grants and complex funding structuresCollaborative leadership style with the ability to partner effectively across departmentsProactive, strategic problem-solver who anticipates issues and proposes thoughtful solutionsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiencesHigh proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and systems such as BILL.com [https://bill.com/]Benefits

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.