About LACI
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is a nonprofit organization creating an inclusive green economy. We create impact in Los Angeles and nationwide by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies; transforming markets through catalytic partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders in zero emission transportation, clean energy, and sustainable cities; and enhancing communities through workforce development, pilots, and other programs. Originally founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world. Since 2011, LACI has helped 500+ portfolio companies raise over $1.5 billion in funding, generate $477 million in revenue, deploy $60M+ in pilot funding, and create more than 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, with a long-term economic impact of more than $733 million. Learn more at laci.org
Position Summary:
Are you an executive finance leader who wants your day job to create social and environmental impact, including advancing cleaner air, combatting the climate crisis, and helping create economic opportunity for underrepresented communities? The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance at LACI is a unique opportunity to serve as a vital senior leader for one of the leading cleantech business incubators and innovation platforms. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and partnering closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will craft and manage the financial tools required to sustain, scale, and maximize our $25M annual operating budget.
This is not a traditional, back-office financial management role. As LACI enters its next phase of growth, you will lead the long-term financial infrastructure that powers our mission—ensuring financial compliance across a sophisticated, high-impact revenue mix of federal and state grants, major corporate partnerships, and philanthropic capital.
Managing a dedicated team of two direct reports alongside key contractors, you will thrive in a dynamic "player-coach" ecosystem. You are someone who is equally energized by delivering financial narratives to our Executive Team and Board Committees as you are roll-up-your-sleeves financial modeling and systems automation. If you are ready to apply world-class fiscal leadership to accelerating an inclusive green economy, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
Financial Strategy & Executive Partnership: Serve as senior financial advisor to the COO, CEO and executive leadership team
Lead financial strategy development to support long-term sustainability and maximize mission impact
Evaluate financial risks , funding opportunities, and resource allocation decisions
Provide scenario analysis and predictive modeling for budgeting to guide executive decision-making
Partner on organizational planning to map the financial implications of operational priorities
Accounting, Controls & Financial Reporting Oversight: Provide executive oversight of all accounting operations, including general ledger and monthly/yearly financial close processes
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and grantor requirements
Oversee internal control environment and segregation of duties across Finance functions
Own the financial statements and provide a detailed review prior to issuance
Oversee annual audit coordination and Form 990 preparation
Financial Planning & Analysis: Work with the COO to create and lead annual budgeting , rolling forecasting, and long-range financial planning models
Deliver timely financial dashboards , reports, and rigorous variance analysis
Manage liquidity analysis and cash flow optimization across multiple funding streams
Guide financial KPI development to align programmatic priorities and financial performance metrics
Team Leadership & Systems Modernization: Lead, develop, and coach finance…