Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting

The senior manager will work in close partnership with CLASP's regional leaders to align regional financial goals with the organization’s strategic priorities, programmatic objectives, and annual registration renewal requirements.

Washington, D.C. | Full Time

CLASP is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives. With 25 years of expertise, CLASP collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and other experts to deliver clear pathways to a more sustainable world for people and the planet.

CLASP is a global nonprofit with offices in Brazil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and the United States. We have worked in over 90 countries since our inception in 1999. We are mission-driven and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, collaboration, and impactful work. Find out more about

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The Finance and Accounting Team of CLASP is a team of six employees reporting to the Director of Finance, who leads financial strategy and partners with senior leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility in support of our mission.

To capitalize on the organization’s potential and growth, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, to report to the Director of Finance, and lead Finance and Operations engagement across programs and regions at both strategic and operational levels. This role requires hands‑on involvement in daily activities while also providing strategic insight to align financial goals with team objectives and influence key decisions.

CLASP seeks skilled individuals with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. We value good business judgment, diplomacy, and amicable professionalism.

Our vision for the Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting role is to work in close partnership with regional leaders to align regional financial goals with the organization’s strategic priorities, programmatic objectives, and annual registration renewal requirements. This role will take leadership of day‑to‑day finance and accounting operations, with a primary focus on regional offices and payroll functions—ensuring compliance, timeliness, and accuracy.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for building a high‑performing, mission‑aligned team and cultivating strong partnerships with third‑party accounting firms. By leading the finance and accounting operations of the regional offices, this role will create space for the Director of Finance to focus on broader strategic initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership. We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on, and confident leader who fosters positive employee experience and champions operational excellence across all aspects of finance.

Regional Offices Finance business partner.

• Partner with regional leaders to align financial goals with
  -regional offices’ objectives, providing insights that influence key decisions.
• Leading the coordination of field offices’ annual audits and overseeing annual file preparation handled by third‑party partners; acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and third‑party partners to ensure timely and complete submissions.

Managing and Strengthening Relationships with Third-Party Accounting Partners.

• Build and maintain strong, strategic vendor relationships to encourage collaboration, enhance service quality, and explore future partnership opportunities.
• Provide guidance and assistance to third‑party partners on maintaining accurate sub ledgers, preparing financial reports for the annual registration renewal process to ensure compliance with both local regulations and organizational standards. Analyze financial performance and key drivers to identify risks and opportunities, advising stakeholders on actions to enhance outcomes.
• Leading the coordination of field offices’ annual audits and overseeing annual filing preparation handled by third‑party partners; acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and third‑party partners to ensure timely and complete submissions.
• Creating general ledger reports for specific offices to…