ClimateWorks Foundation

Finance Associate

ClimateWorks Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • The Finance Associate will report to the Associate Director of Finance.
  • The Finance Associate is a key member of the Finance & Grants team within the larger Finance & Facilities Department at ClimateWorks.
  • Reviewing grantee financial documents (including financial statements and organizational budgets) to ensure that grantees are financially healthy, flagging any concerns to the Senior Director, Finance.
  • Verifying completeness of grantee financial reporting and coordinating with grantees and the Grants Team on incomplete reports.
  • Contributing to an effective grantmaking forecast and monitoring spenddown on ending funding sources.
  • Assisting with quarterly collection and analysis of time estimates.
  • Working with the team to ensure accuracy of information in ClimateWorks’ budget and reporting system, Adaptive.
  • Aiding in the development and improvement of team systems, including Adaptive and the new Grants Management System, and team processes.
  • Providing ad-hoc financial analysis, as needed.
  • Contributing to the work and priorities of the Finance & Grants Team, as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; course work or work experience in Finance or Accounting.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Familiarity with general accounting and financial principles, including reading financial statements and budgeting.
  • Experience maintaining a database.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills, with ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow through on open issues and work effectively with a diverse group of staff, partners and vendors in a service-oriented manner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Commitment to the mission of the ClimateWorks Foundation.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision.
  • A commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.
  • Experience in the following areas is a plus:
  • Non-profit.
  • Grants administration.
  • Salesforce.
  • Asana.
  • Adaptive / Workday.
Benefits
  • ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package.
  • Geographic differential applied based on location.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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