Finance Director

80Twenty is a boutique marketing recruitment agency that connects high-growth companies with exceptional candidates.

Our client, a lobbying and educational organization which focuses on environmental issues, is looking for a Finance Director to join their dynamic, fun, and high-performing team. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be a key partner to the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational planning as our organizations implement a growth strategy while improving program quality. The objective is to safeguard the company’s revenues and profits, ensuring full financial oversight and sustainable development. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance leader to enhance and build the internal capacity of a dynamic, well-respected, high-impact organization. The role demands hands-on involvement, with the Finance Director deeply involved in daily financial and accounting activities.

This organization operates on a 4-day work week, Monday-Thursday. They are hybrid (2 days in-office) and can be based out of either Oakland, Sacramento, or Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for both entities, including budgeting, analysis, and cash management.
• Oversee organizational compliance, organizational policies, and tax requirements.
• Oversee and finalize the annual budget and mid-year forecasting processes.
• Review/report on monthly financial results, including variance analyses and cash forecasts.
• Risk management by analyzing liabilities and investments, and deciding on investment strategies.
• Ensure appropriate cash flow for operations and oversee fundraising plans and capital structure.
• Supervise finance personnel and manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Provide oversight for the annual audit process and tax return preparation.

Requirements

• MBA/CPA or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ years in financial leadership in political or nonprofit organizations.
• Proven experience with GAAP compliance and financial data quality.
• Strong ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial colleagues.
• Experience in financial software.
• Strong analytic, organizational, and critical thinking skills for decision-making.

Base: $135k-155k DOE + benefits