What You'll Do
You'll lead and strengthen the Lab's financial operations while working closely with external accounting partners and internal program leaders.
Key responsibilities include:
Serving as the organization's senior finance lead and strategic advisor to the Executive Director.
Supporting the Board Treasurer responsibilities and preparing materials for Board meetings.
Overseeing external finance vendors (accounting, bookkeeping, banking, investment and financial audit, tax filings).
Leading annual organizational budgeting and supports program teams in developing and managing project budgets.
Producing monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and quarterly updates.
Overseeing the processing and execution of foundation, government, corporate and philanthropic grants and contracts.
Supporting initiatives and proposals with preparation of budgets, rate-setting, and related activities.
Managing cash and executing on investment strategy as directed by the Executive Director.
Establishing and executing on accounting and financial control systems for CC Capital (as applicable).
Strengthening financial systems, operational processes, internal and risk controls to support organizational growth.
Who We're Looking For
This role is designed for someone who has already built significant finance leadership experience and is looking for meaningful, flexible work with a vital mission.
We're especially interested in candidates who bring:
Excellent judgment and deep sense of responsibility with strong analytical and communication skills.
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles such as CFO, Finance Director, Controller, or senior nonprofit finance manager.
Experience building and/or overseeing nonprofit financial operations, including grants, restricted funding, and board reporting.
Experience in managing annual financial audits.
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.
Experience managing outsourced accounting relationships.
A collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves approach.
Bonus Qualifications
Interest in climate, sustainability, or mission-driven organizations.
CPA or equivalent financial leadership credentials.
Experience with nonprofit organizations with complex operations and finances.
Deep and relevant experience in managing financial aspects of foundation or government grants; and or sponsored research contracts.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to use decades of financial expertise where it can have outsized impact.
Strategic leadership without the demands of a full-time executive role.
Close partnership with a high-performing leadership team.
Mission-driven work at the forefront of climate innovation.
Flexible, potentially hybrid, part-time schedule.
If you're looking for a role where your financial leadership can help accelerate solutions with global climate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits
The Carbon Containment Lab offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Part Time Annual Salary of $50,000-$75,000
Access to standard benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401K match
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should complete this application form.
The deadline for applications is November 13th at 11:59 PM EDT, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we work with is critical to the Carbon Containment Lab’s success.
The Carbon Containment Lab is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for every member of our team. The CC Lab does not discriminate against any individual on account of that individual’s race, color, religion, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, hair texture/protective hairstyles, status as a domestic violence victim, erased criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
