Laying the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest
Senior Director of Finance
Location
Illinois + 3 moreAll locations: Illinois | Iowa | Minnesota | Wisconsin
Posted
16 hours ago
Salary
$110K - $150K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Director of Finance
Savanna Institute
• 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.
Job 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.
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.
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