• Drive Strategic Financial Stewardship • Advise the Chief Operating Officer, CEO, and other senior leaders on all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, investment priorities, and long-term financial strategy. • Work directly with the Finance & Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to communicate critical financial matters and provide clear, insightful analysis. • Lead the development of financial models and conduct scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making for new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities. • Translate complex financial information into a compelling narrative of mission impact for internal and external stakeholders. • Architect Scalable Financial Systems and Operations • Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking relations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency. • Lead the annual organizational budgeting and planning process, collaborating with department heads to align resource allocation with strategic priorities. • Develop, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity. • Continuously evaluate and improve financial and operational processes, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and scalability. • Ensure Unimpeachable Integrity and Compliance • Lead the annual external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring a timely and successful outcome. • Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required financial reports, including the annual IRS Form 990. • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations for nonprofit organizations, as well as grant and contract requirements. • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. • Build and Lead a High-Impact Finance Team • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. • Promote ZERO’s core values of being humble, hungry, and smart within the team and across the organization. • Establish and monitor team performance and development goals, conduct annual performance appraisals, and champion opportunities for professional growth.

• Lead the multi-currency consolidation of five operating companies across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. • Prepare and analyse project profitability, variance analysis, and management reports. • Liaise with project teams on a monthly basis regarding adherence to grant/contract rules, billing, and margin reporting. • Support the Financial Director in preparing monthly and quarterly KPI and financial reports for clients, investors, and the Board. • Facilitate the annual audit process with external auditors. • Provide line management to one direct report. • Work with external payroll agents to process and review payroll for UK, US, Canada, and Ireland entities. • Process and review accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely reconciliation with monthly supplier accounts. • Coordinate and participate in regular meetings with clients and the leadership team. • Ensure compliance across the organisation, including statutory and sales tax returns across all entities. • Investigate any financial inconsistencies. • Undertake other activities as required.

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• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses • Assist with preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting • Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures • Partner with external auditors during audits and reviews; prepare audit schedules and support requests • Oversee key balance sheet accounts, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, accruals, and prepaid expenses • Support revenue accounting processes, including SaaS-related revenue recognition where applicable • Assist with tax compliance support, including coordination with external tax advisors • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and Leadership to support financial accuracy • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve systems and reporting • Serve as a backup to the Controller as needed