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Join us on the journey to get to net zero

At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.

Our Mission

Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.

Global citizens with global impact

Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and 10+ states in the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA and Oakland, CA.

Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives

We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.

We are looking for VP Finance to build and lead the finance & accounting function at Carbon Direct. This role includes financial planning, reporting and analysis, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, capital fundraising, and providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization. The VP Finance will report directly to the CEO and serve as an integral member of the leadership team. Although a background in climate work is a plus but not a prerequisite, a passion for solving climate problems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Compliance: support compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Leadership: Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team. Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Budgeting: Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets. Implement a robust financial management/reporting system; ensure that the budget is adhered to.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Direct the preparation of all financial reports. Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes, and keep the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop financial and tax strategies. Assess the financial efficacy of programmatic operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support operations.
• Cash Management & Forecasting: Manage the company’s cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Team building: Foster a culture within the Finance function that is responsive to the needs of the business; ensure financial, analytical, planning and operational excellence
• Investment Management: Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile. Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
• Accounting: Establish and document accounting policies, controls, procedures, and back-up documentation. Streamline and drive accounting operational efficiencies to reduce close time and ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is advantageous, but not required.
• Experience with private-equity backed companies and fundraising preferred.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Experienced professional with proven managerial track record leading accounting and finance functions, preferably with experience building an FP&A function.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience partnering with an executive team, and a high level of written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.

$220,000 - $280,000 a year

This reflects the base pay range for this role. We offer a competitive total rewards package including equity and competitive benefits.

Benefits

While we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families – and we’re always looking to improve.

Our U.S. benefits* include:

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here .

Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's

16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement

Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats

Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup

• Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-based employees only. For our international employees, our benefits package varies depending on the country and their local, statutory requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Carbon Direct selects and approaches the climate crisis, as well as the creativity and applicability of Carbon Direct's advisory and investment work.

Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.