Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Position Overview

Summary

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking an experienced finance and accounting professional to lead the finance team for our 501c3 nonprofit organization. Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial operations, supervise finance staff, manage grant allocations and reporting, and ensure consistent implementation of financial policies and procedures. This position will also oversee the financial reporting and consolidation between IEEFA and its Australian subsidiary, IEEFA Australia Ltd.  

This is a remote position, based anywhere in the United States with opportunities to travel for in-person meetings and events.

IEEFA’s $13M annual budget is funded through grants from over 30 public, private, and family foundations, including a significant portion of multi-year grants. While much of our funding comes from US-based funders, we also receive support from foundations in Europe, Asia, South Asia, and Australia.

Headquartered in the United States, IEEFA has a team of analysts, communications, and administrative personnel located in 16 countries across the globe. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy. To do this, IEEFA seeks to inform and influence policymakers, investors, media, and communities through rigorous, fact-based financial analysis. IEEFA produces a significant volume of original research, as well as ongoing analysis and reports. Our major research reports, daily commentaries, press coverage and other resources can be found on our website: www.ieefa.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serve as a thought partner to the CFO and global management team in strategic financial planning.
• Supervise and support the work of the Budget and Contracts Manager, the Payroll and AP/AR Administrator, the outsourced Senior Accountant, and global finance staff working in IEEFA’s international locations. 
• Facilitate clear communication and collaboration across the finance team and with other departments, including IEEFA’s Australian subsidiary.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly financial operations including AP, AR, payroll, and contract tracking.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments, invoices, and reimbursements in compliance with internal policies and funder requirements.
• Monitor cash flow needs and ensure timely payments and collections.
• Manage the annual budgeting calendar and coordinate the development of departmental and project budgets and semi-annual forecast revision process.
• Provide support to program and department leads in understanding and managing their budgets.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and flag issues to the CFO and relevant department heads.
• Track and manage grant allocations in QuickBooks, ensuring expenses are accurately coded to the correct funding sources and restricted/unrestricted designations are properly maintained.
• Oversee and refine the monthly process of importing complex allocation data (e.g., salaries, shared costs) from external spreadsheets into QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reconciliation with the general ledger.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with the Senior Accountant to ensure accurate allocation of expenses and proper documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and accuracy in financial processes.
• Collaborate with the CFO to evaluate and implement new tools or systems as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of finance procedures and workflows.
• Maintains knowledge of current accounting standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to nonprofit financial management.

Required Qualifications

• Seven+ years in a senior financial leadership position, with specific experience in grant accounting in QuickBooks and a significant volume of transactions in multiple currencies.
• Sophisticated knowledge of budgeting processes, accounting, audits and financial controls.
• Experience loading external transaction data into QuickBooks.
• Excellent project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Team-oriented; able to interact professionally with a diverse population of international colleagues and stakeholders.
• Highly organized; able to check work-products for accuracy, set priorities, and meet objectives and deadlines with limited direction while working remotely.

• Commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an international nonprofit/NGO

• Experience with consolidated financial statements for international subsidiaries, affiliates or branch offices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Salary

USD $121,368 to $146,484

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation leave (20 days per year first year, 30 days years 2+), sick and safe leave (10 days per year), 12 paid holidays per year, 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan after 6 months employment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a home office set-up stipend and technology equipment provided.

EOE

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at IEEFA. All members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy/parental status or disability status.

Reasonable Accommodation

IEEFA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at +1(704) 620-3447. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Work Schedule

Full time, 40 hours/week. General hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, however IEEFA is an international organization, so some late evening and early morning work will be required due to time zone differences.

Travel

May include opportunities for travel.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to work for prolonged periods at a computer. Computer work can involve repetitive motion, eyestrain, back and neck strain.

To Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a CV/resume and cover letter.  First review of applicants will begin on July 21, 2025.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

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