A fractional Finance Director role with a nonprofit climate research organisation, acting as senior finance lead and strategic advisor to the Executive Director across budgeting, reporting, grants, and financial controls.
Carbon Containment Lab, an independent nonprofit spun out of Yale University in 2024, is seeking a fractional Finance Director to lead its financial operations on a part-time, flexible basis. The organisation works at the intersection of science, markets, and policy to advance practical climate solutions, funded through philanthropic gifts and foundation sponsorships.
The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, working closely with external accounting vendors and internal program leaders. The director will oversee grants and restricted funding, support board reporting, manage annual audits, and strengthen financial controls and planning systems. This is a long-term fractional engagement suited to an experienced nonprofit finance leader seeking meaningful, flexible work.
- Serve as the organisation's senior finance lead and strategic advisor to the Executive Director.
- Oversee external finance vendors including accounting, bookkeeping, banking, audit, and tax filings.
- Lead annual organisational budgeting and support program teams with project budget development.
- Produce monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and quarterly updates.
- Manage the processing and execution of foundation, government, corporate, and philanthropic grants and contracts.
- Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and risk management processes to support organisational growth.
- 10 or more years of progressive finance experience, including senior roles such as CFO, Finance Director, or Controller.
- Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit financial operations, restricted funding, and board reporting.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.
- Experience managing annual financial audits and outsourced accounting relationships.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
- CPA or equivalent credentials preferred; interest in climate or mission-driven organisations is a bonus.
Carbon Containment Lab is an independent nonprofit that advances practical solutions to reduce near-term warming and accelerate climate progress. Spun out of Yale University in 2024, the organisation operates at the intersection of science, markets, and policy, and is funded through philanthropic gifts and foundation sponsorships.
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