<div>About Ecology Project International (EPI)EPI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing critical conservation issues through field-based partnerships between local experts and high school students. Across programs in the United States and Latin America, participants engage in hands-on science and conservation to protect threatened species and habitats while developing as the next generation of environmental leaders. Learn more at: <a href="http://www.ecologyproject.org/">www.ecologyproject.org</a> Position Summary EPI is seeking a highly independent finance professional to lead the execution of its accounting operations, financial controls, and grant compliance across U.S. and international programs. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness while strengthening systems and processes as organizational needs evolve. As the organization’s primary hands-on finance lead, the Internal Comptroller translates financial strategy into reliable day-to-day operations. This is a high-autonomy role in a lean, mission-driven organization, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of financial operations and contribute to strengthening EPI’s financial systems over time. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations<ul><li>Lead full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, financial statements, and reconciliations </li><li>Manage accounts payable/receivable and maintain the chart of accounts</li></ul>Internal Controls &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial processes </li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal grant regulations (e.g., 2 CFR §200), and nonprofit standards </li><li>Conduct internal reviews and identify areas for financial and operational improvement</li></ul>Grant Financial Management<ul><li>Track grant budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements </li><li>Prepare financial reports for funders and support program teams on restricted funding</li></ul>Audit &amp; Financial Advisory<ul><li>Lead audit preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors </li><li>Provide financial analysis and recommendations to leadership</li></ul>Additional Duties<ul><li>Participate in a shared emergency response system as needed</li><li>Other tasks as assigned by supervisor</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience</li></ul><ul><li>3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and internal controls</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting operations with minimal oversight</li><li>Experience with GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software</li><li>Professional working proficiency in English (at least CEFR B2)</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, distributed environment </li><li>Commitment to EPI’s mission and values</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>CPA or equivalent professional certification</li><li>Experience with grant compliance and reporting (e.g., 2 CFR §200 / Uniform Guidance)</li><li>Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors</li><li>Experience in nonprofit and/or multi-entity or international operations</li><li>Spanish–English bilingual</li></ul> Key Competencies<ul><li>Ability to identify risks and improve financial systems and controls </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Clear and effective communication with non-finance staff and leadership </li><li>High attention to detail in complex, multi-program environments </li><li>Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities independently</li></ul> Reporting &amp; Structure<ul><li>Reports to: Finance and Administration Global Manager </li><li>Provides functional oversight and guidance to staff with bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities, including coordination with shared services support </li></ul> Location &amp; Schedule<ul><li>Location: Must be able to work from one of EPI’s offices in: <ul><li>Missoula, Montana (USA) </li><li>La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico) </li><li>San José / Heredia (Costa Rica) </li></ul></li><li>Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), typically Monday–Friday </li><li>Work arrangement: <ul><li>Year 1: primarily in-office with limited remote flexibility </li><li>After Year 1: up to 80% remote, based on mutual agreement</li></ul></li></ul> CompensationLocal market-based starting salary according to working location and DOE: US - $71,870 annually ($5,989/Month Gross Salary)MX - $638,080 MXN annually ($53,173 MXN/Mes Sueldo Bruto)CR - $40,406 USD annually ($3,367 USD/Mes Sueldo Bruto) EPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<ul><li>Employer-paid health insurance (employee coverage) </li><li>Matching Retirement contributions of up to 3% (where applicable) </li><li>Generous paid time off, holidays, and leave benefits </li><li>Professional development support </li><li>Flexible work arrangements over time </li></ul>While our salaries are positioned below some private-sector roles, EPI is committed to transparent pay structures, strong benefits, and consistent year-over-year salary growth as we work toward market alignment. ApplicationWe ask that all application materials be submitted in English to ensure full consideration. Please note that EPI is not able to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, Mexico, or Costa Rica at the time of application. EPI is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of these factors. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div>

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<div id="ember57" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description">EPI is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing place-based, ecological education partnerships between local experts and high school students to address critical conservation issues. We engage youth from local communities and the United States in conservation as they learn about and help protect threatened species and habitats. We envision a diverse movement building communities that cherish and restore the ecosystems that sustain them. EPI&rsquo;s mission is to improve and inspire science education and conservation efforts worldwide through field-based student-scientist partnerships.</div>
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<div>About Ecology Project International (EPI)EPI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing critical conservation issues through field-based partnerships between local experts and high school students. Across programs in the United States and Latin America, participants engage in hands-on science and conservation to protect threatened species and habitats while developing as the next generation of environmental leaders. Learn more at: <a href="http://www.ecologyproject.org/">www.ecologyproject.org</a> Position Summary EPI is seeking a highly independent finance professional to lead the execution of its accounting operations, financial controls, and grant compliance across U.S. and international programs. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness while strengthening systems and processes as organizational needs evolve. As the organization’s primary hands-on finance lead, the Internal Comptroller translates financial strategy into reliable day-to-day operations. This is a high-autonomy role in a lean, mission-driven organization, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of financial operations and contribute to strengthening EPI’s financial systems over time. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations<ul><li>Lead full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, financial statements, and reconciliations </li><li>Manage accounts payable/receivable and maintain the chart of accounts</li></ul>Internal Controls &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial processes </li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal grant regulations (e.g., 2 CFR §200), and nonprofit standards </li><li>Conduct internal reviews and identify areas for financial and operational improvement</li></ul>Grant Financial Management<ul><li>Track grant budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements </li><li>Prepare financial reports for funders and support program teams on restricted funding</li></ul>Audit &amp; Financial Advisory<ul><li>Lead audit preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors </li><li>Provide financial analysis and recommendations to leadership</li></ul>Additional Duties<ul><li>Participate in a shared emergency response system as needed</li><li>Other tasks as assigned by supervisor</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience</li></ul><ul><li>3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and internal controls</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting operations with minimal oversight</li><li>Experience with GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software</li><li>Professional working proficiency in English (at least CEFR B2)</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, distributed environment </li><li>Commitment to EPI’s mission and values</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>CPA or equivalent professional certification</li><li>Experience with grant compliance and reporting (e.g., 2 CFR §200 / Uniform Guidance)</li><li>Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors</li><li>Experience in nonprofit and/or multi-entity or international operations</li><li>Spanish–English bilingual</li></ul> Key Competencies<ul><li>Ability to identify risks and improve financial systems and controls </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Clear and effective communication with non-finance staff and leadership </li><li>High attention to detail in complex, multi-program environments </li><li>Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities independently</li></ul> Reporting &amp; Structure<ul><li>Reports to: Finance and Administration Global Manager </li><li>Provides functional oversight and guidance to staff with bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities, including coordination with shared services support </li></ul> Location &amp; Schedule<ul><li>Location: Must be able to work from one of EPI’s offices in: <ul><li>Missoula, Montana (USA) </li><li>La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico) </li><li>San José / Heredia (Costa Rica) </li></ul></li><li>Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), typically Monday–Friday </li><li>Work arrangement: <ul><li>Year 1: primarily in-office with limited remote flexibility </li><li>After Year 1: up to 80% remote, based on mutual agreement</li></ul></li></ul> CompensationLocal market-based starting salary according to working location and DOE: US - $71,870 annually ($5,989/Month Gross Salary)MX - $638,080 MXN annually ($53,173 MXN/Mes Sueldo Bruto)CR - $40,406 USD annually ($3,367 USD/Mes Sueldo Bruto) EPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<ul><li>Employer-paid health insurance (employee coverage) </li><li>Matching Retirement contributions of up to 3% (where applicable) </li><li>Generous paid time off, holidays, and leave benefits </li><li>Professional development support </li><li>Flexible work arrangements over time </li></ul>While our salaries are positioned below some private-sector roles, EPI is committed to transparent pay structures, strong benefits, and consistent year-over-year salary growth as we work toward market alignment. ApplicationWe ask that all application materials be submitted in English to ensure full consideration. Please note that EPI is not able to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, Mexico, or Costa Rica at the time of application. EPI is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of these factors. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div>

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