\nAbout Elemental Excelerator\n\nElemental is a nonprofit investor in climate technologies with deep community impact. We bring more than a decade of experience across the climate sector, with an active and maturing portfolio of 150+ companies. Elemental fills two gaps fundamental to addressing climate change: funding projects for climate technologies in communities, and embedding equity and access into climate solutions. We invest in transformative technologies to create a system change for a more resilient, equitable future. \n\nWith more than a decade of experience investing across many sectors and stages of climate technology, we have a maturing and active portfolio of 150+ companies, and a robust pipeline of thousands more. We invest deeply in entrepreneurs from traditionally excluded backgrounds and embed equity and access through every aspect of development through implementation. We heavily focus on project deployments that meaningfully bring in community input and deliver community impact. \n\nWe do more than write a check; we find innovative and creative ways to identify and fill financing and support gaps in the market. Our wraparound services include policy strategy, equity and access coaching, commercialization support, corporate connections, diverse talent acquisition, follow on funding partnerships and beyond. \n\nAbout the role\n\nElemental is seeking a standout Director of Grants Administration to join the Growth Team. In this role, you will design and execute a grant administration framework to support the implementation of the organization’s philanthropic and federal funding across program teams. In addition to administering annual program expenses of about $40 million, the Director of Grants Administration will establish sound policies, procedures and systems that ensure seamless execution of all grant-funded project, financial and reporting deliverables. This is a highly dynamic and creative fundraising team within the organization that will ultimately be expected to effectively deploy and steward the resources we raise annually to support our mission.\n\nThis position will report to the Managing Director, Growth and Development and will work closely with our finance and program teams. The Director of Grants Administration will need sophisticated understanding of grant budgeting and financial reporting, as well as a humble and joyful spirit to cultivate deep collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.\n\nWith an increase in the number of philanthropic and government donors, Elemental is focused on providing impeccable grant stewardship and creating a world-class experience for our partners. The Director of Grants Administration role will complement additional capacity that is being brought onto the finance and accounting teams with the vision of these roles working very closely together to build effective and integrated grants administration policies and procedures.\n\nKey Responsibilities Include:                         \n\nBUDGETING ALIGNMENT\n\n\n* Works closely with the Finance Team to inform the organization-wide budgeting process, to accurately define programs and projects for grant accounting codes, and to support the migration to a new integrated grants management and accounting system.\n\n* Collaborates with Managing Directors on their annual budgets and helps to determine the most strategic and cost-effective ways of delivering their projects and programs that align with funder interests.\n\n* Maintains a strategic overview of Elemental’s project activities to monitor impacts on the annual budget, fundraising strategy and revenue goals.\n\n* Works closely with Finance and Program Teams to develop accurate project budgets required for grant proposals and funding requests.\n\n\n\n\nGRANTS ADMINISTRATION \n\n\n* Leads the development of grant administration policies that cover the entire project life cycle, from launch to implementation to evaluation to reporting.\n\n* Identifies on-going training for program staff to understand and improve financial and administrative requirements of successful project management. \n\n* Works in collaboration with the Finance Team to monitor progress towards grant expenditures and determines solutions to address any variances.\n\n* Leads the coordination of financial reporting for philanthropic and government grants, aligns impact evaluation and interprets messaging to donors.\n\n\n\n\nDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY\n\n\n* Works closely with the Development Team to fully understand donor interests, dynamics of funding partnerships and requirements for each grant.\n\n* Identifies revenue gaps in the budget and/or new program needs that will shape our fundraising strategy and approach.\n\n\n\n\nAbout You \n\nYou could be a great addition to our team if you are an experienced grants management leader with expertise in effective grants life-cycle administration. You bring strong systems orientation, with a track record of improving and enhancing existing grants management technologies, while developing new budgeting, tracking and project management solutions. You are skilled in grant administration and financial reporting, as well as working collaboratively with both finance and program teams to flawlessly execute projects and report back impact to donors. You believe deeply in social and racial equity and have a pulse on climate philanthropy, climate finance and the federal funding landscape. You adapt to emerging funding opportunities and are able to quickly map out expenses and align donor interests with program needs. And if climate tech is new to you, you are curious and ready to dive into learning.\n\nQualifications (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!)            \n\nDesired skills:                              \n\n\n* Significant grant management experience; previous experience in a senior role in nonprofit resource development\n\n* Highly detailed and process-oriented with a proven ability to administer grants of over $1 million\n\n* Exceptional budgeting and project management skills with a strategic and creative thought process\n\n* Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to foster a positive, high performing team culture\n\n* Personal warmth and a collaborative management style that ensures cross functional buy-in of teams in support of fundraising initiatives and grant execution\n\n* Deep understanding of tools, strategies and best practices for donor stewardship\n\n* Experience in database management and fundraising campaign execution and tracking\n\n* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations. \n\n* Deep knowledge of philanthropy and the climate field\n\n\n\n\nStandout skills:                                                                                     \n\n\n* Direct fundraising or other work experience in climate technology, startups/entrepreneurship and/or impact investing\n\n* Diverse lived experience, DEI training and/or background working in and with frontline communities\n\n* Nonprofit fundraising and/or budgeting certificate\n\n\n\n\nAnd if you are interested in this opportunity but don't have direct experience, here are transferable skills that we believe are applicable and will help you in this role: \n\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nThis is a full-time "at-will" position working at least 40 hours per week; and you will be asked to travel for work periodically.\n\nThe salary range for this role is $106,400 - 191,000 which is based on market data and the organization's compensation philosophy. Individual salary offers will depend on and may vary with location, relevant education, knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer comprehensive employee benefits, including a professional development stipend and three weeks paid time off (more details here). \n\nLocation\n\nWe will consider candidates located in New York and Washington DC. Elemental has a hybrid working model and if you are within a reasonable distance to one of our offices, we ask employees to come into the office at least one day a week to build community with the team. Currently, most people come in 1-2 times a week, but we encourage those who are interested to come in more often if they’d like. \n\nOther Details:\n\nWe will accept and review applications on a rolling basis. Although all applications will be considered, we may be unable to respond to all inquiries. Please note that we do read cover letters, so we advise spending adequate time on them to share your relevant stories and experiences with us. We also ask that you refrain from using tools like Chat GPT and keep the cover letter to 1-2 pages long. \n\nElemental is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates from the following groups are especially encouraged to apply: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities; people who have disabilities; and people from low-income backgrounds. \n\nElemental is also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Travel, Accounting, Finance and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n $80,000 — $150,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n

\nVelo3D is a technology company that provides the industry’s most advanced fully integrated metal 3D printing solution for mission-critical parts. \n\n\nSome of the most pioneering companies, including SpaceX, Honeywell, and Lam Research, use the Velo3D solution to drive defense innovation, improve aerospace applications, enhance transportation efficiency, and produce critical oil & gas applications.\n\n\nWhile conventional 3D printing and traditional manufacturing methods impose strict design and performance limitations, Velo3D supports true design freedom and allows engineers to build the complex parts they need without compromising performance or quality for manufacturability. In our quest to support tomorrow’s innovations, we enable parts to be printed to exact standards of consistency, quality, and repeatability. \n\n\nVelo3D has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. For more information, please visit velo3d.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn or Twitter.\n\n\nPosition Overview\n\n\nThe Senior Corporate Controller is an actively engaged leader on Velo3D’s Finance and Accounting team and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and driving controllership rigor and discipline. Your primary responsibilities include financial accounting support, monthly close, reconciliation, internal controls, and consulting with stakeholders.\n\n\n\nYEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS – First Year\n* Ownership of monthly financial statements, supporting monthly close/reconciliations process for Velo3D services.\n* Analyzing results and trends, and reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all records are complete and accurate.\n* Identifying opportunities for improved controls to address risk and proactively propose solutions.\n* Ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition in compliance with contract terms.\n* Support the timely and successful completion of various audits.\n* Ability to deliver multiple high-priority projects and manage numerous stakeholders including influencing without authority.\n* Supportive team member to the CFO.\n* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n* Must take the initiative and help out wherever possible\n\n\n\nJob Requirements\n* Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (required)\n* 7-10 years of experience in a public company (required)\n* Certified Public Account (CPA) (highly preferred)\n* Experience with NetSuite (or similar ERP system (highly preferred)\n* Positive, enthusiastic energy with a desire to learn\n* Exhibits the highest professional standards, ethical principles, and attention to details\n* Self-starter with good organizational skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams\n* Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio\n* Troubleshoot software and hardware anomalies in the system using monitoring software, machine schematics, written procedures, and internal support.\n* Maintain strong organizational skills with regard to documentation, software analysis, and project management.\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL PERKS & BENEFITS\n* Competitive compensation package\n* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\n* Incredible culture and an exciting atmosphere packed with innovation and growth\n* Impressive management team located in Headquarters in Fremont, CA\n* Remote work flexibility (1-2 days per week in Office)\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Company:\nVelo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.\n \nOur team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.\n \nOur job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $200,000 and $225,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.\n \nVelo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\n \nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Consulting, Accounting, Finance and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n $30,000 — $90,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nOnsite - Fremont, CA