Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Overview

Greenpeace USA is requesting a Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) who is an experienced, adaptive leader with a passion for environmental justice. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CFOO will serve as a valued strategist and thought partner to the high-functioning and collaborative Senior Management Team. Leading Finance, People & Culture, Information Technology, Facilities, and Risk Management, the CFOO will ensure that Greenpeace USA’s internal infrastructure is aligned, responsive, and positioned to advance the organization’s mission and long‑term impact.

Key Efforts Focus

Oceans : Combatting deep‑sea mining, unsustainable fishing, plastic pollution, and modern slavery at sea while protecting marine ecosystems.

Climate : Holding major polluters accountable for climate degradation through bold taxes and fines, ensuring they fund recovery, rebuilding, and climate solutions.

Democracy Resilience & Anti‑SLAPP : Defending the right to protest and free speech, protecting activists from SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing them.

Responsibilities

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash flow management, audits, regulatory compliance, reporting, cross‑departmental resource allocation, and scenario modeling for long‑term sustainability.

Manage investments in partnership with the Board Finance and Investment Committees, ensuring adherence to established investment policies.

Collaborate with the General Counsel, IT Director, and Facilities Director to lead enterprise risk management, proactively identifying and mitigating legal, financial, operational, and cybersecurity risks.

Build strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, investment advisors, and other key external partners.

Eliminate silos by assessing, streamlining, and simplifying processes. Engage all staff in financial and operational excellence through clear and understandable strategy and language.

Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director, anticipating operational needs, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring organizational priorities are met.

Collaborate with the Senior Management Team (Campaigns / Programs, Communications, Development, General Counsel) to drive annual and multi‑year strategic plans.

Champion cross‑organizational change initiatives, process improvements, and operational innovations.

Build a culture of collaboration, equity, learning, and continuous improvement across all teams.

Build and maintain trust with internal leaders, staff, and key external partners through strong relationships and transparent communication.

Ensure timely, clear communication with the Boards on financial, operational, and risk matters.

Liaise with Greenpeace International and other National / Regional Offices on global initiatives, ensuring Greenpeace USA’s active participation in cross‑border planning and resource processes.

Work effectively with union leadership to maintain strong relationships in alignment with organizational values and legal obligations.

Enhance Greenpeace USA’s people‑centered strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, professional development, performance management, succession planning, and staff engagement.

Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives that promote a respectful, high‑trust, and inclusive workplace.

Oversee technology, data, and facilities strategies to ensure operational effectiveness, cybersecurity, and accessibility.

Strengthen infrastructure, integrate systems, and promote data‑informed decision‑making.

Oversee facilities management to support safe, sustainable, and productive working environments for staff across locations.

Lead organizational performance tracking, using OKRs, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor progress against strategic plans and address operational challenges.

Qualifications

Ten years or more of senior leadership in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations.

Four years or more experience managing teams, senior managers, and directors.

Proven expertise leading both finance and operations, with the ability to create alignment and harmony between financial and operational priorities.

Administrative leadership with the ability to lead and improve human resources, IT, and other administrative functions.

Bias toward action — a leader who takes time to understand but acts decisively to resolve issues.

Adaptive and resilient — demonstrates flexibility, nimbleness, and maturity in navigating complex challenges.

Exceptional collaboration skills — facilitates and leads effectively across diverse teams.

Strong communicator — translates complex financial and operational concepts for diverse audiences with clarity and impact.

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Experience in unionized environments and collective bargaining.

Familiarity with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC regulations.

Experience in federated or international nonprofit structures.

Compensation

Greenpeace USA provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits package. The expected salary for this position is $240,000 – $275,000.

How to Apply

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