Regenerative Finance Director

About Climate Justice Alliance

Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) was formed in 2013 to create a new center of gravity in the climate movement by uniting frontline communities and organizations into a formidable force. Our translocal organizing strategy and mobilizing capacity is building a Just Transition away from extractive systems of production, consumption and political oppression, and towards resilient, regenerative and equitable economies. We believe that the process of transition must place race, gender and class at the center of the solutions equation in order to make it a truly Just Transition.

We are a unique alliance of 90+ community, frontline, and environmental justice organizations; movement networks; and support organizations at the forefront of climate change. Our members are multicultural, intergenerational, and prioritize leadership among women, gender-oppressed, and persons of color. They come from traditionally underrepresented constituencies, including Indigenous Peoples, African American, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, and low-income white communities, often near toxic, polluting industries such as oil refineries, fracking wells, coal mines, power plants, and pipelines; rails, ports, and other major transit corridors; landfills and incinerators; and industrial agriculture.

About the position

The Regenerative Finance Director (RFD) is responsible for leading the finance and accounting department at Climate Justice Alliance (CJA). The RFD will ensure systems are in place to manage and adapt during a period of rapid growth and change, with evolving programs, incubating loan funds, partnerships, and revenue streams. Under the direction of the Executive Director and as part of the Lateral Leadership team, the RFD provides leadership, technical expertise, practical knowledge, strategic thinking and innovative problem solving skills in their role.

The RFD ensures that our finances reflect CJA’s values. As a member of CJA’s lateral leadership team, the RFD also informs and guides CJA's overall planning, and budgeting and ensures collaboration and interconnectedness as informed by our member-driven and approved Strategic Plan.  The RFD brings a commitment to climate, environmental, and social justice values to ensure that CJA’s communications and practices with staff, members, partners, donors, and other stakeholders are consistent with our organization’s values, principles, and strategic plan. The Regenerative Finance Director will work as part of the Radical Operations team, and will report to the Executive Director.

Location: Remote within the United States

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure that CJA  maintains consistent full compliance with all its legal, fiscal and audit requirements. 
• Lead long-term financial strategy and planning and deliver accurate and timely short-term budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure effective ongoing financial management through developing and implementing strong fiscal systems, internal controls, and appropriate, values aligned investment policies.
• Interface with other programs and integrate financial awareness and management across CJA staff and membership.
• Develop and manage the Finance team budget, staff, and consultants.
   

• Contribute to building a strong Lateral Leadership (LL) team that holds responsibility for the overall health and success of the organization. 

Build Healthy & Sustainable Organizational Work Culture; participate in organization-wide, cross-team learning and partnership; and other responsibilities [10%]

• Along with all other staff, this position contributes to CJA’s culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. They work diligently to collaborate and support each other within and across teams and excel in an environment where every member takes care of their own basic administrative needs.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Regenerative Finance Director supervises the Financial Controller who supervises a team of 3.

Expected hours of work

Standard days are Monday through Friday.  Since we are a fully remote organization the flexibility and understanding to support all time zones is necessary.  This could mean earlier start times or later evening availability on some days, depending on your time zone.  The schedule is flexible and will be decided in consultation with the supervisor to support the needs of the organization and employee.

Travel

Occasional domestic travel may be required for meetings,conferences, and all-staff gatherings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing finances and operations in a non-profit with an annual organizational budget of more than $10 million.
• Proven success building financial systems.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience in non-profit accounting, finance, and grants management.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people and proven experience working for and/or with grassroots organizations;
• Deep commitment to environmental, social, racial, and economic Justice and CJA’s mission;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present financial information effectively to board, non-financial staff and community;
• Ability to handle diverse challenges with an orientation toward problem solving and innovation; 
• Proven organizational, prioritization, and management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and quantitative skills;
• High level of discretion and integrity.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Computer skills and experience using Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Basecamp, Gusto (payroll), Bill.com, Expensify, Ramp and Quickbooks Online;
• 5-7 years experience supervising staff.
• An orientation towards learning and development; willing to learn from mistakes, receive feedback, and give feedback to others;
• Ability to manage and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Experience with providing non-extractive loans through a non-profit structure.

 Position Type and Compensation

• 100% FTE, exempt position. Annual gross pay is $113,375 (@100%FTE), with the potential for an additional $5,000 annual based on equity factors.
• CJA’s 100% FTE benefits package includes:
  • 20 days vacation leave per year;
  • 15 standard holidays per year;
  • 12 sick days per year;
  • 1 month of paid parental leave during first year; eligible for an additional 2 months of paid parental leave in the second year of employment, up to 3 months;
  • 3 month sabbatical leave after 5 years of continuous Full-Time employment 
  • Medical, vision, dental for employees (100% of premiums covered) and dependents (90%) (requires 30 day waiting period);
  • 100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Access to FSA Benefits;
  • Employer-funded HRA;
  • Employer-sponsored 401k with annual employer contribution;
  • Access to $1,200 annual professional development funds;
  • Annual Home office stipend of $500.

Climate Justice Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.