Chief Financial Officer

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⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $48 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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The Ember Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Non-profit

The Ember Alliance is an organization committed to repairing the relationship between people and fire on the landscape. They engage in various environmental services such as fuels mitigation crews, prescribed fire planning and implementation, and community wildfire planning. The Ember Alliance also focuses on training community leaders and individuals in the principles of wildland firefighting, contributing to safer and more informed approaches to wildfire management.

📋 Description

• 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