Senior Director of Finance

Role Overview

• Lead, manage, and mentor the internal finance team.
• Oversee the relationship with and work product of a contracted accounting firm.
• Evaluate and advise on the optimal balance of in-house versus contracted finance functions over time.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Serve as financial liaison to Canopy Farm Management, the Institute’s subsidiary business.
• Lead the annual organizational budgeting process in collaboration with department heads and the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts.
• Manage cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure organizational liquidity.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process.
• Oversee risk management and internal control systems.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance for grant-funded programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience in a senior leadership role, in the nonprofit sector or in the private sector with substantial nonprofit engagement.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Solid working knowledge of fund accounting principles and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Experience with cloud-based financial management systems; proficiency in Sage Intacct or comparable software is required.
• Experience implementing or managing financial systems and designing financial processes.
• Experience supporting board and executive leadership with financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• Commitment to participating in an open and collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work independently with strong self-direction.
• Preferred Qualifications: CPA or equivalent advanced credential, experience managing audits and contracted finance services, familiarity with agricultural, conservation, or environmental organizations.

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• This position is eligible for the Institute’s benefits package.
• 160 hours (20 days) of paid time off annually plus 11 civic holidays.
• 480 hours (12 weeks) of parental/disability leave annually.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• A monthly home office stipend.
• Cafeteria-style benefits plan including options for:
• monthly stipend for reimbursement of healthcare costs via an HRA plan.
• dependent care pre-tax account.
• flex spending account.
• health savings account.