Director of Finance

THE CHISHOLM LEGACY PROJECT

SUMMARY:

The mission of The Chisholm Legacy Project, Inc. (TCLP) is rooted in the Just Transition Framework. The project serves as a vehicle to connect Black communities on the front lines of climate justice with resources to traverse the path from vision to strategy to action plan to implementation to transformation. In support of frontline leadership, the project seeks to link movements and mainstream entities with the tools necessary to advance systems change centered in equity and justice.

With Black women on the front lines of advancing systems change, this project ensures that these leaders have the support they need as they transform society from extractivism to a living economy that cares for sacred relationships between people and with Mother Earth, through regenerative, cooperative, democratic systems.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The organization seeks a Director of Finance with a commitment to supporting Black Liberation and a willingness to be on a learning journey joining an institution that is grounded in Black Liberation, Climate Justice, and Just Transition. The Director of Finance serves a critical role in ensuring TCLP has strong financial operations, reliable financial reporting, timely and accurate compliance filings, and sound financial policies and forecasting.

The Director of Finance manages the day-to-day financial operations of TCLP, leads the annual independent financial audit and federal 990 engagement, supports department budget management, and performs and oversees month-end accounting close processes resulting in financial statement preparation, financial analysis, and reporting for various internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the position is a member of the Finance Department, manages the Accounts Payable Coordinator, and reports to the Senior Managing Director of Finance.

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Maintain TCLP’s financial systems to ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and alignment with the mission of advancing Black Liberation, Climate Justice, and Just Transition.
• Manage all accounting functions including accounts payable, credit card transactions, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee the management of the expense management system and ensure accurate recordkeeping, expense categorization, and timely process management.
• Perform the month-end and year-end accounting close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial statements using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Quick Books Online).
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger as needed.
• Anchor the financial aspects of the independent contracting process.
• Track restricted and unrestricted grant funds to ensure proper allocation.
• Support best financial practices by developing and maintaining financial policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure organization-wide adherence to financial policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for various stakeholders, including project staff, executive leadership, Board of Directors, and Board Finance Committee.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Collaborate with the Senior Managing Director of Finance to develop and monitor the annual operating budget.
• Provide monthly budget vs. actual reports to required stakeholders.
• Update financial forecasts as requested to reflect changing conditions.
• Create and maintain financial dashboards, calculations, and scenario planning models to support the financial health and resiliency of the organization.
• Serve as a knowledgeable thought partner to the Senior Managing Director of Finance regarding technical financial matters and analysis.

Financial Compliance

• Prepare year-end GAAP compliant financials and lead the annual independent financial audit and federal Form 990 tax engagement.
• Prepare and file required annual tax filings (e.g. 1099s, donor tax acknowledgments, MD Annual Report, state charitable registrations etc).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, including federal and state laws and grant requirements.
• Manage the grants financial requirements calendar and prepare required financial reports.

Capacity Building

• Anchor the financial aspects of funding proposal development.
• Review and support staff with the preparation of project budgets for funding proposals.
• Participate in internal planning regarding program…