Fianance Director

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 team in Indonesia.

Finance Director

Drive Impact. Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future.

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make waves in a mission-driven environment? Do you love casting a wide net of collaboration with diverse teams and reeling in impact beyond the balance sheet? Then SFP is the perfect port for you!

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 Finance Director who shares our vision and is eager 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 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 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 culture awareness, and be 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.

• 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

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