Finance Director (non-profit)

Sustainable Fisheries

Sustainable Fisheries

Accounting & Finance
Hawaii, USA · Alaska, USA · United States
USD 130k-150k / year
Posted on May 6, 2025

Finance Director (non-profit)

Remote, Preference of West Coast - Hawaii - Alaska, United States of America

Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Location: US Remote - (Preference of West Coast - Hawaii - Alaska)

Work hours: Standard 8 hours with 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

Finance Director

Drive Impact. Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future.

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

    • 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