Interim Chief Financial Officer

For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally.

ELI is hiring for a part-time, interim Chief Financial Officer for 6-12 months to oversee our Finance department. This role is responsible for the formulation of strategic direction in concert with the President and Board of Directors, understanding the current and potential risks to the Institute, and overseeing and managing the financial systems processes of the Institute.

PRIMARY GOALS/OBJECTIVES

• Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit of the Institute
• Ensure leadership and staff have the fiscal tools and resources to manage effectively
• Ensure that ELI is in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations related to the Institute's Operations
• Liaise with and support the Board Finance & Investment Committee and Audit & Risk Management Committee

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the organization's financial operations, including accounting systems and reports, accounts receivable and payable, budget preparation and monitoring, financial forecasting, cash flow projections, expense controls and approvals, and insurance.
• Maintains primary contact with outside investment managers and consultants and oversees their performance, under general direction of the President and Board's Finance and Executive Committees and within stated investment policies and guidelines.
• Maintains primary contact with the independent auditors.
• Oversees the annual audit process, and submission of federal, state, and local tax reports.
• Reviews all contracts, state unemployment, and withholding registrations and signs on behalf of the Institute; and manages office lease and any subleases.
• Advises on the organization's personnel administration program, including personnel policies, performance evaluations, salary policies and practices, employee complaints and grievances, employee benefit plans, and maintenance of personnel records.
• Staffs the Board of Directors' Finance & Investment Committee and Audit & Risk Management Committee, under direction of the President. Provides staff services to the Treasurer of the Board, including preparation of regular financial reports and commentary.
• Supervise the Director of Finance.

ABOUT ELI

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is an environmental law, science, and policy center that makes law work for people, places, and the planet. We envision a healthy environment, prosperous economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law. Our mission is to foster innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to enable leaders across borders and sectors to make environmental, economic, and social progress.

ELI's experts develop innovative legal and governance solutions to challenges in areas such as climate change; environmental justice; natural resource management; land conservation and smart growth; biodiversity loss and habitat destruction; and air, water, and soil pollution. Together, ELI's staff aims to:

• Build the skills and capacity of tomorrow's leaders and institutions
• Research and analyze complex and pressing environmental challenges
• Promote and disseminate the best thinking through print and electronic media
• Work with partners to develop and implement laws, policies, and other means to protect the environment and society
• Convene people with diverse perspectives to build understanding through robust dialogue

For more information on ELI's programs, visit

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Degree or equivalent experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership of finance and risk management functions, with proven track record of success in all operational and strategic areas of these functions.
• Deep analytic and problem-solving aptitude and a questioning personality to understand the complexities and nuances of each issue.
• Experience developing, overseeing and tracking budgets and creating relevant tools and systems.
• 10+ years of experience in finance and risk management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Track record of building, supporting, and facilitating teams, including demonstrated success as an effective coach and mentor to staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites/lines of business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to digest and distill complex subjects into clear messages.
• Expert at time management and bias toward action.

COMPENSATION

This part-time position is envisioned at approximately a 50% schedule. Compensation for this position is pro-rated according to a full-time equivalent salary of $156,113 to $182,000. ELI's total compensation includes excellent benefits including:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance & disability insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefit
• Wellness Incentive
• Retirement Savings Plans with employer match
• Paid time off

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, submit an application package via ELI's online application system at Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• 3 professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You must use ELI's online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, we encourage you to contact to discuss accommodations or an alternative application process.

ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive workforce that values every individual. We believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusion and belonging.

Pay: $156, $182,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036