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Finance Director
Sustainable Fisheries
Accounting & Finance
Hawaii, USA · United States · Hawaii, USA · Alaska, USA · United States
Posted on Mar 25, 2025
Finance Director
Remote, West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, United States of America
Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Location: US Remote - West Coast - Hawaii - Alaska
Work hours: 8 am to 5 pm with the flexibility to adjust hours to collaborate with a globally diverse team
Travel: up to 9 days per year; domestic or international travel (e.g. Europe or Southeast Asia) for an annual general meeting
- Are you a strategic financial leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment?
- Do you love collaborating with diverse teams and driving impact beyond the balance sheet?
Who We Are
At Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), we’re more than just a business—we’re a team on a mission. Our work impacts communities, drives innovation, and fuels sustainable growth. We believe in collaboration, integrity, and making a real difference in the world. And now, we’re looking for a Finance Director who shares our vision and wants to play a key role in shaping our future.
We believe finance is more than just numbers—empowering people, shaping culture, and fueling our mission. As our Finance Director, you'll play a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability, driving smart decision-making, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Finance Director, you’ll be at the heart of our organization, leading a high-performing team and ensuring our financial health. Reporting to the COO, you’ll drive strategic decision-making, provide insightful financial guidance, and help us navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Financial Leadership: Leading our finance function with vision and integrity; accounting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, planning and analysis, grant reporting, and tax reporting. Maintain internal controls, policies, procedures, and compliance with GAAP and relevant financial, tax, and corporate regulations.
Strategic Growth: Partner with senior leaders to drive strategic decision-making and align financial strategies with organizational goals.
People & Culture Focus: Lead and inspire high-performing finance and IT teams, fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration.
Optimize financial systems: Super-user of Unanet GovCon ERP. Develop and manage processes to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable data for decision-making.
Innovation & Efficiency: Identify opportunities for improvement and implement best-in-class financial systems and processes.
Risk & Compliance: Ensure financial sustainability, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Credentials
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s/MBA is a plus)
CPA or CMA certification is strongly preferred
Experience & Expertise
8+ years of professional finance experience, ideally in a high-growth organization
5+ years in nonprofit accounting (preferred)
Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze, evaluate, and drive data-informed decisions
Experience leading and managing finance and administration functions, strategic planning, and risk assessment
Tech & Systems Knowledge
Power-user in Unanet GovCon ERP or similar cloud-based ERP and financial management software
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and productivity tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Word, email)
Leadership & Communication
Proven team leadership and management experience – you know how to inspire, mentor, and collaborate
Strong proficiency in English – you can communicate clearly and confidently in speaking, reading, and writing, making complex financial information accessible to all.
Multilingual skills are a plus! – If you speak additional languages, that’s a bonus! We value diverse perspectives and global collaboration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – finance doesn’t live in a silo, and you love making numbers accessible to all
Strong independent initiative, with the ability to manage responsibilities and deadlines without in-person supervision
Work Environment & Culture Fit
Comfortable working in a fully remote, global team
Global culturally aware and able to communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds
Flexible scheduling to collaborate with globally dispersed colleagues
Why Join Us?
At SFP, we know that our people are our greatest asset. Our team is a diverse, ambitious, and values-driven group that believes in collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. We’re looking for a Finance Director who shares our vision and can help steer our financial strategy to support long-term growth and impact.
🌍 Impact – Be part of a mission-led organization making a difference in the world
🤝 Culture – A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace
🚀 Growth – Shape the future of finance in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment
💡 Innovation – We embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and aim high
This is more than a finance role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a leadership position where you can shape strategy, drive innovation, and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation: This is an exempt position with a salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 annually
Comprehensive benefits suite, including,
Medical, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, and life insurance
$50 stipend per paycheck if medical insurance is not elected
Monthly internet reimbursement of up to $50
20 days of accrued vacation annually, 10 sick days annually, office closure for holidays, and the last week of December (scheduled, but not guaranteed)
6-week paid leave of absence for qualified situations
Sabbatical leave policy in which employees receive a 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of employment
401k plan with up to 4% company matching
Company purchased/owned laptop and equipment of your choice (within specifications)
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a dynamic, impactful organization
This is a 100% virtual position
At Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, while men apply when they meet only 60%. We encourage candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet every qualification listed or feel they are the “perfect fit”. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of experiences and skills. As an equal-opportunity employer, SFP encourages candidates of all ages, races, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, religions, physical abilities, and other diverse attributes to apply.