Director of Finance

THE CHISHOLM LEGACY PROJECT SUMMARY

The mission of The Chisholm Legacy Project, Inc. (TCLP) is rooted in the Just Transition Framework. The project serves as a vehicle to connect Black communities on the frontlines of climate justice with resources to traverse the path from vision to strategy to action plan to implementation to transformation. In support of frontline leadership, the project seeks to link movements and mainstream entities with the tools necessary to advance systems change centered in equity and justice. With Black women on the frontlines of advancing systems change, this project ensures that these leaders have the support they need as they transform society from extractivism to a living economy that cares for sacred relationships between people and with Mother Earth, through regenerative, cooperative, democratic systems.

SUMMARY OF THE

POSITION:

The organization seeks a Director of Finance with a commitment to supporting Black Liberation and a willingness to be on a learning journey joining an institution that is grounded in Black Liberation, Climate Justice, and Just Transition. The Director of Finance serves a critical role in ensuring TCLP has strong financial operations, reliable financial reporting, timely and accurate compliance filings, and sound financial policies and forecasting. The Director of Finance manages the day-to-day financial operations of TCLP, leads the annual independent financial audit and federal 990 engagement, supports department budget management, and performs and oversees month-end accounting close processes resulting in financial statement preparation, financial analysis, and reporting for various internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the position is a member of the Finance Department, manages the Accounts Payable Coordinator, and reports to the Senior Managing Director of Finance.

### Role & Responsibilities

Financial Operations and Reporting

* Maintain TCLP’s fina