Director of FP&A

Full-time, Remote, Exempt

About Rewiring America

Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.

Position Summary

Rewiring America has transitioned rapidly from a fiscally sponsored entity to an independent 501(c)(3), now managing an annual budget of $45-50 million. As we continue our fast-paced growth, we are expanding our in-house Finance team, with the Director of FP&A playing a pivotal role in driving our next stage of organizational development. This inaugural position is essential to building the financial systems and strategies that will ensure our long-term success and sustainability.

In this newly-created position, the Director of FP&A will play a pivotal role in establishing, refining and keeping our financial systems running smoothly. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of FP&A will oversee all budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and supplemental financial analyses to support strategic business decisions. This role requires advanced strategic thinking and communication skills, as the Director of FP&A will serve as liaison with senior management and department heads to prepare financial and strategic plans for individual departments and the wider organization.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership

• Manage a transition from outsourced finance and accounting support to internal staff capacity.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with executive leadership, the board of directors, auditors, investors, and other stakeholders to address financial concerns, provide insights, and support decision-making processes.
• Under the CFO’s leadership, support building and leading a high-performing finance team, including scoping, hiring, onboarding and leading new hires.

Financial Strategy, Planning and Analysis

• Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's financial strategy.
• Own and continuously refine the company’s FP&A model and conduct financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Work with various constituents of the organization to develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, leveraging outside support as needed.
• Work with the Director of Grants and Compliance to support the Investment team in compiling new grant proposals and associated project budgets to grow immediate funding, long term funding, and planned gifts.

Financial Reporting:

• Create a unified KPI framework and systemized reporting.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports, statements, and summaries to senior management, investors, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Meet regularly with budget managers to review budget to actual reports, and reforecast revenue and expenses.
• Lead production of monthly finance reviews, including monthly liquidity forecasts that incorporate donor intent and spend. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to senior leadership.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Work closely with program leaders to create budgets and educate them on finance and procedures.
• Explore ways the finance function can support program operations.
• Partner with the CFO, Controller, Planning and Operations team and senior leadership to enhance integration across functions.

Requirements

Who You Are

You have a builder’s mindset and are excited about putting new systems in place in a dynamic, quickly growing organization. Your meticulous attention to detail ensures that our financial health aligns with our mission. Numbers aren’t merely digits to you – they are the backbone of the electrified future we are building together and support our values, vision and mission. You also view work at a multi-entity organization like ours as an excelling challenge.

You’re an effective communicator who can translate complex financial concepts into effective strategy and understandable language for colleagues without finance backgrounds. You also are a strong senior leader who delegates work, inspires colleagues, and fosters collaboration.

Finally, you adhere to the highest ethical standards. You’ll handle sensitive financial information, and trust is paramount.

Requirements

The successful candidate thrives in a fast growing organization. A clear track record of performance and adaptability in changing environments is critical. The selected candidate will also possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics:

Core

• Strong commitment to the mission, policies and goals of Rewiring America.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive financial management experience.
• Non-profit organizational finance experience, c3 and c4 work preferred.
• Financial Expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the organization's overall strategy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team management and leadership skills.
• Clear, persuasive communicator.
• Excellent discretion, ethics and judgment given access to highly confidential financial and related information.

Preferred

• Experience working with NetSuite.
• Excellent references demonstrating a strong track record in financial leadership and management.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is$130,000 - $170,000 USD, commensurate with experience.

Rewiring America is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families).
• 100% employer-paid short term and long term disability insurance and life insurance policies.
• Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic (non-elective) contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions.
• Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits.
• Full Time Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 24 hours of volunteer leave annually.
• Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (13 days during Presidential and Congressional elections).
• We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment.
• We offer access to professional development resources including up to $2000 per calendar year to use towards your growth and development.

Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Hiring Statement

Rewiring America is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Rewiring America ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Application Procedure

To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the Rewiring America page at Workable.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.

E-Verify

Rewiring America, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.