SVP Finance (Non-profit, Cleantech Incubator)

LACI•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$180,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance at LACI is a unique opportunity to serve as a vital senior leader for one of the leading cleantech business incubators and innovation platforms. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and partnering closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will craft and manage the financial tools required to sustain, scale, and maximize our $25M annual operating budget. This is not a traditional, back-office financial management role. As LACI enters its next phase of growth, you will lead the long-term financial infrastructure that powers our mission—ensuring financial compliance across a sophisticated, high-impact revenue mix of federal and state grants, major corporate partnerships, and philanthropic capital. Managing a dedicated team of two direct reports alongside key contractors, you will thrive in a dynamic "player-coach" ecosystem. You are someone who is equally energized by delivering financial narratives to our Executive Team and Board Committees as you are roll-up-your-sleeves financial modeling and systems automation. If you are ready to apply world-class fiscal leadership to accelerating an inclusive green economy, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with a track record of executive leadership in a complex, highly collaborative organization.
Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting under U.S. GAAP, restriction tracking, and fund accounting.
Demonstrated experience navigating federal, state, and private grant regulations, specifically including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Proven leadership over month-end close, financial modeling, organizational budgeting, and annual audits.
Successful track record managing high-performing teams and leading organizations through process or system changes.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders, combined with a meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA.
Direct experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level committees.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior financial advisor to the COO, CEO and executive leadership team
Lead financial strategy development to support long-term sustainability and maximize mission impact
Evaluate financial risks, funding opportunities, and resource allocation decisions
Provide scenario analysis and predictive modeling for budgeting to guide executive decision-making
Partner on organizational planning to map the financial implications of operational priorities
Provide executive oversight of all accounting operations, including general ledger and monthly/yearly financial close processes
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and grantor requirements
Oversee internal control environment and segregation of duties across Finance functions
Own the financial statements and provide a detailed review prior to issuance
Oversee annual audit coordination and Form 990 preparation
Work with the COO to create and lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-range financial planning models
Deliver timely financial dashboards, reports, and rigorous variance analysis
Manage liquidity analysis and cash flow optimization across multiple funding streams
Guide financial KPI development to align programmatic priorities and financial performance metrics
Lead, develop, and coach finance team members through regular mentoring and career pathing
Establish clear priorities, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks across the team.
Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and service-oriented partnership with internal stakeholders
Oversee financial tools and infrastructure to maximize data accuracy and automation
Standardize process improvements that support efficient financial scaling as LACI grows
Oversee financial management of restricted funds and grant compliance frameworks
Support grant budgeting, tracking, invoicing, and reporting with funder and internal stakeholder requirements
Ensure financial compliance with federal, state, and private grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance
Track and optimize the allocation mix between restricted and unrestricted funding sources
Work with the COO to prepare financial presentations to the Board Finance and Audit Committees
Ensure transparent financial reporting aligned with organizational governance requirements
Serve as primary interface with auditors