Controller

Core Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the finance department, including:
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • General ledger
  • Payroll
  • Relationship management with banks and other vendors
  • Audit preparation
• Assist with budget development, reporting, and analysis, and collaborate with internal constituents including the CEO, CFO, COO, and other CIEL Management
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, eliminate backlogs, and respond proactively to other departments' needs
• Supervise two accountants and provide day-to-day management and feedback

This role supports CIEL's mission to use the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society by ensuring strong financial operations that enable the organization's impactful work.

Required qualifications:

• Prior nonprofit finance experience with a successful track record in a senior financial management role for 5+ years
• Experience working with US nonprofit finances and regulations (GAAP)
• Demonstrated experience supervising or providing management to others
• Technology savvy with the ability to manage data for financial reporting quickly and effectively
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or major ERP system

Benefits include:

• Salary range: $101,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• 5% contribution of gross annual salary into a 403(b) retirement account
• Relocation stipend
• Dedicated professional development funding
• Paid sabbatical leave after 7 years
• Qualification for US Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• One-time $750 remote work stipend plus $250 annually for remote workspace maintenance

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) uses the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society. CIEL employs nearly 70 staff in 8 countries with an organizational budget of ~$10M.