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CFO leading financial strategy, compliance, budgeting, and HR operations for The Ember Alliance, a national wildland-fire nonprofit. Remote, US-based executive leadership role.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key member of The Ember Alliance's executive leadership team
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization's nonprofit financial and HR functions
- Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Help develop a 5-year strategic plan as needed
- Develop and monitor financial dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools for executive and Board oversight
- Provide financial guidance on cash flow, liquidity, investments, and reserves
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning
- Evaluate the financial viability of new programs or expansions
- Oversee financial review of funded projects, contracts, and programs
- Collaborate with external financial consultants
- Oversee month-end close
- Align HR strategy with organizational priorities and workforce planning needs
- Monitor HR outcomes and improve organizational effectiveness using data
- Report to leadership on HR performance, priorities, compliance needs, and recruitment activity
- Oversee state registration, state payroll compliance, and required filings
- Establish internal controls and fiscal policies, including a Financial Handbook
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, grant, and contractual financial requirements
- Oversee SEFA, direct annual audits, and coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and prepare compliance reports
- Develop, review, and update company policies
- Supervise bookkeeping/accounting personnel
- Oversee accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial controls
- Oversee grant financial management, indirect cost allocation, and fund accounting
- Lead continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, procedures, templates, and workflows
- Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and job descriptions
- Manage full-cycle recruitment
- Coordinate benefits administration and ensure accurate payroll compensation
- Develop onboarding, offboarding, and employee training pathways
- Serve as primary contact for employee relations matters and resolve employee concerns
- Guide leadership through performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes
- Provide mentorship on human resources and workplace issues
- Track employee satisfaction
- Train staff on program budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal compliance
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of responsible financial leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior finance leadership role such as CFO, Finance Director, Controller, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation
- Experience leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash management, and audit functions
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards, fund accounting, indirect cost allocation, and Uniform Guidance
- Experience with Federal Grants Agreements (e.g. PA, JVA), and 2CFR Compliance
- Ability to develop, monitor, and manage complex budgets and long-range financial plans
- Ability to present complex financial information in an understandable and actionable manner
- Experience supervising finance or accounting staff and developing high-performing teams
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and HR best practices
- Experience developing, improving, and administering HR policies, procedures, systems, and employee records
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, and benefits coordination
- Experience with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, benefits administration systems, and employee records management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint
- Experience supporting remote or hybrid employees and multi-state employment compliance
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a current and valid US driver's license
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US
- Employees are required to live in the US
- Must complete a background check and motor vehicle record check prior to employment
- Must hold a company credit card and may be subjected to a credit check
Benefits:
- Paid leave
- Paid holiday benefits
- Employer-sponsored health and dental care coverage available upon employment
- Employer-matched retirement plan available 3 months after hire
- Flexible daily schedule accommodating different time zones
- Potential limited overtime based on organizational needs
- Limited travel for leadership meetings may be required
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