Managing Director, Finance

Vote Solar

2d • $159,100 - $166,800 • Remote

About The Position

The Managing Director of Finance is a senior functional leader responsible for stewarding Volar’s financial processes, systems, and strategic financial planning. This role leads the Finance function and partners deeply with Directors, Managing Directors, and senior leadership to ensure that the organization’s financial practices are transparent, accessible, and aligned with Vote Solar’s Values. The MD, Finance develops and implements departmental strategy, builds financial fluency across the organization, and makes recommendations to the senior leadership team around decisions related to the organization’s short- and long-term financial health. While highly collaborative, this role is accountable for the financial function’s effectiveness and sustainability, ensuring predictable, accurate budgeting and forecasting and supportive partnership with all teams. The Managing Director of Finance balances long-term thinking with present needs, advising leaders on resource decisions while maintaining a people-first approach. The Managing Director, Finance works closely with the Director of Operations and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive nonprofit finance experience as well as experience managing the finances of a related 501c4 or advocacy organization
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting standards
• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Track record of partnering across departments with clarity and empathy.
• Experience strengthening financial systems, processes, or tools.

Nice To Haves

• Leading system transitions or financial software implementations.
• Supporting compensation, benefits, or organizational financial modeling.
• Developing cross-functional trainings.
• Working with multi-state or policy/advocacy organizations.

Responsibilities

• FINANCIAL STRATEGY + STEWARDSHIP (35%)
• BUDGETING, FORECASTING, + RESOURCE PARTNERSHIP (25%)
• ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS, SYSTEMS + CONTROLS (20%)
• GRANTS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (15%)
• LEARNING + DEVELOPMENT (5%)

Benefits

• Vote Solar provides full-time staff with a competitive package, including 4 weeks of paid vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 4 days of personal leave and 16 paid holidays.
• We also offer 100% employer-provided health, dental and vision care for team members; a retirement savings plan with an employer contribution of 3.5%; and a paid parental and medical leave policy for all regular employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed