Controller

ABOUT GREENPEACE
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful non-violent protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loomed large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities, safeguarding our independence and ability to speak the truth and act boldly. We recognize the importance of the moment: ours is the first generation to understand and experience the impacts of climate change and global scale ecosystem destruction, and the last generation with a window of time to do something about it.

The Controller is a hybrid, exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible role, based in Washington, DC, and will report to the Chief Financial Director.

• Manage a team of 2-3 direct reports
• Direct the work performed by the Finance Department including hiring, training, conducting performance evaluations and establishing performance objectives for all personnel supervised.
• Develop, implement and maintain the workflow and assignments adequate for achieving the Finance Department's goals and objectives.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Create organizational financial policies and train other staff on their implementation.
• Ensure the on-going planning, maintenance and updating of all accounting systems.
• Lead and/or participate in special projects that may be designated by the CFO as priorities within either the financial area or other areas of significant importance to Greenpeace.
• Oversee the treasury function including budget control and cash management, investment management, annual audit, financial reporting and grants management. 
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of adequate financial processes working with Greenpeace’s departments to ensure accuracy in financial processing.
• Lead the implementation of any process improvement, redesign or system enhancement.

Budget and Financial Reporting

• Work with the CFO to coordinate the creation, development, and monitoring of the organization’s budget and projection processes in alignment with its strategy and plan. 
• Issue timely, accurate and complete financial statements and internal financial reports.
• Work closely with Greenpeace’s budget owners in reviewing departmental results, assessing budget goal attainment and recommending, developing and implementing revised strategies where appropriate.
• Ensure that all Greenpeace managers have the financial tools they need to effectively manage their respective areas.
• Support the preparation of materials for Board and senior management team meetings and Greenpeace International reporting.
• Responsible for the development and/or oversight of financial reports generated out of the accounting system.

Compliance and Monitoring

• Manage the organization’s relationship with its external auditors and provide oversight for the annual financial statement audit.  
• Manage the organization’s relationship with its internal auditors through Greenpeace International.
• Assess organizational controls for audit compliance.
• Monitor day-to-day cash and investment levels to ensure adequate cash is available to meet Greenpeace needs.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with any debt covenants.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings and ensure all returns are filed timely and accurately.
• With support from the grants accountant, ensure appropriate donor grant reporting and budgeting.
• Maintain best practices regarding financial controls at all times.
• Implement all necessary new technical accounting guidance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• CPA license required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting  required
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a supervisory and accounting management role required
• Strong proficiency in Excel required, including but not limited to  pivots, complex functions and macros
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to articulate business plans, conduct process reviews, and reengineer processes.
• Ability to communicate and present results to non-financial staff throughout the organization.

Additional qualifications for the Controller role include, but are not limited to the following:

• A strong attention to detail and willingness to support the Finance team in delivering high quality reporting.
• Experience with grant tracking and accounting a plus.
• Experience working with a 501(c) (3) and 501(c) (4) organizations is a strong plus.
• Non-profit organization experience a plus
• High level of integrity with a professional attitude in all dealings.
• Commitment to the mission of Greenpeace, including peaceful direct action.

If you are passionate about helping activists succeed in our fight against climate change and are passionate about cultivating a just and equitable work culture, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.

Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact: [email protected].

COVID - 19:

*As of Q1 2022, most Greenpeace employees are working from home due to COVID-19. In accordance with Greenpeace values to maintain a safe and healthy working environment, we have adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, supporters, and the community at large from COVID-19. Current and future employees in need of an exemption from this policy for medical reasons, or because of sincerely held religious beliefs may request exemption. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Greenpeace undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

BENEFITS

Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.

Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $125,000-$145,000 and is commensurate with experience.