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

Location: US Remote - Preferred locations include the West Coast, Hawaii, and Alaska, for easier communication with the CFO and team in Indonesia.

All resumes are reviewed individually by the People & Culture team. We do not use AI.

Chief Financial Officer

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. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer who shares our vision and is eager to play a key role in shaping our future.

We believe finance is more than just numbers—it empowers people, shapes culture, and fuels our mission. As our Chief Financial Officer, 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 Chief Financial Officer, you'll be at the heart of our team—leading by example with a hands-on approach, supporting a high-performing finance function, and helping shape our future with clear, strategic financial insight. Reporting to the COO, you'll guide strategic decisions, offer clear financial insight, and help us move forward with confidence through both opportunities and challenges.

• Financial leadership: Leading our finance function hands-on with vision and integrity, including accounting; cash management; budgeting; forecasting; financial reporting; planning; business modeling and analysis; grant accounting, reporting, and financial compliance; and tax reporting. Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures, and ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant tax and corporate regulations.
• Strategic growth: Partner with senior leaders, division heads, and program directors to drive strategic decision-making and align financial strategies with organizational goals. Collaborte with the Development Team on proposal budgets, donor reports, and evaluation of new funding opportunities. Work closely with the People & Culture Director on staff compensation planning and related financial impacts.
• Team leadership: Lead and inspire high-performing finance, systems, and IT support teams, fostering a culture of transparency, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Optimize financial systems: Serve as owner and hands-on subject-matter expert for SFP's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial systems. Lead the migration, implementation, and optimization of financial platforms (e.g., Unanet GovCon ERP). Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and implement best-in-class processes to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable data for decision-making.
• Risk and compliance: Ensure financial sustainability, effective risk management, corporate insurance coverage, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Review contracts to ensure compliance with audit and reporting requirements, and contribute financial insights to organizational strategy, long-term objectives, and corporate governance.
• Additional leadership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Board of Directors and the Finance/Audit Committee, providing regular reports, analyses, and recommendations. Contribute to shaping SFP's global strategy and financial priorities while managing other administrative matters and special projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Education & Credentials
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's/MBA is a plus)
  • A CPA or CMA certification is strongly preferred
• Experience & Expertise
  • 10+ years of professional finance experience, including senior-level leadership responsibility; experience in high-growth and/or multi-funding-stream organizations strongly preferred
  • 5+ years in nonprofit accounting preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with restricted, contract-based, or other constrained funding, including grants, government contracts, or similar mechanisms
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data, evaluate risk, and support clear, timely decision-making by senior leadership and the Board of Directors
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly master donor-specific financial requirements into practical systems and processes that support program delivery without unnecessary burden
  • Experience leading annual audits and overseeing regulatory and tax compliance
• Technical & 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
  • Strong presentation skills
• Work Environment & Culture Fit
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote, global team
  • Global culture awareness, and be able to communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds
  • Flexible scheduling to collaborate with globally dispersed colleagues
  • Comfortable operating as a hands-on CFO in a small team environment—personally executing core financial work while also providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction

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 Chief Financial Officer 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.

• 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 for an annual general meeting

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: This is an exempt position with a salary range of $160,000 - $180,000 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, and office closure for holidays
  • 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