Senior finance manager [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

About the Organization

CLASP is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in improving people’s lives and reducing climate emissions. An international NGO with 25 years of expertise and offices on five continents, CLASP collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and other experts to create a more sustainable future for people and the planet. CLASP and our partners are dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing, interconnected crises : the climate emergency, poverty, inequality, and access to energy. Find out more about CLASP.

Context & Reason for the Hire

The Finance and Accounting Team of CLASP is a team of six employees reporting to the Director of Finance, who leads financial strategy and partners with senior leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility in support of our mission.

To capitalize on the organization’s potential and growth, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, to report to the Director of Finance, and lead Finance and Operations engagement across programs and regions at both strategic and operational levels. This role requires hands-on involvement in daily activities while also providing strategic insight to align financial goals with team objectives and influence key decisions.

CLASP seeks skilled individuals with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. We value good business judgment, diplomacy, and amicable professionalism.

Our Vision for the Role

Our vision for the Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting role is to work in close partnership with regional leaders to align regional financial goals with the organization’s strategic priorities, programmatic objectives, and annual registration renewal requirements. This role will take leadership of day-to-day finance and accounting operations, with a primary focus on regional offices and payroll functions—ensuring compliance, timeliness, and accuracy. The Senior Manager will be responsible for building a high-performing, mission-aligned team and cultivating strong partnerships with third-party accounting firms. By leading the finance and accounting operations of the regional offices, this role will create space for the Director of Finance to focus on broader strategic initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership. We are seeking a proactive, hands-on, and confident leader who fosters positive employee experience and champions operational excellence across all aspects of finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Offices Finance business partner :

Partner with regional leaders to align financial goals with -regional offices’ objectives, providing insights that influence key decisions.

Build and maintain strong, strategic vendor relationships to encourage collaboration, enhance service quality, and explore future partnership opportunities.

Managing semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for all offices by reviewing and approving payroll preview registration reports to Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll across all locations, in coordination with internal teams and third-party providers

Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Payable Associate in all AP related functions

Review the 5500 schedule to ensure accuracy before submitting it to the third-party partner for the annual Form 5500 filing.

Supervise two direct reports, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development support.

Who You Are

Qualifications

Compensation and Location

CLASP offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including paid health insurance for individuals and their families / dependents, retirement fund and includes a collegial office environment that supports wellness and flexible working options.

CLASP offers a hybrid work environment. While much of the work can be done remotely, team members are expected to be in the office on designated days—currently including a weekly all-staff day—and as needed for meetings, trainings, or other in-person activities. Applicants should be comfortable with a flexible in-office schedule.

This position will be based in the organization's Washington, DC office. Early morning or evening hours are sometimes necessary to accommodate international collaboration; travel will be required. The annual salary range for this position is $100,068.00 to $129,865.00.

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Each person is evaluated based on personal skill and merit.