Senior Director of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead, manage, and guide the internal finance team.

• Supervise the relationship with and deliverables from a contracted accounting firm.

• Assess and provide recommendations on the ideal mix of in-house and contracted finance functions over time.

• Create and uphold financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Propel continuous enhancement of financial systems and processes.

• Act as the financial liaison to Canopy Farm Management, the subsidiary business of the Institute.

• Direct the annual budgeting process in partnership with department heads and the Executive Director.

• Formulate and sustain multi-year financial forecasts.

• Oversee cash flow planning and monitoring to guarantee organizational liquidity.

• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.

• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process.

• Supervise risk management and internal control systems.

• Ensure financial reporting and compliance for grant-funded programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive finance experience in a senior leadership role, within the nonprofit sector or in the private sector with considerable nonprofit involvement.

• A minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of fund accounting principles and nonprofit financial reporting.

• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Familiarity with cloud-based financial management systems; proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar software is essential.

• Experience in implementing or overseeing financial systems and designing financial processes.

• Background in supporting board and executive leadership with financial reporting and analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial audiences.

• A strong commitment to fostering an open and collaborative work environment.

• Ability to work autonomously with strong self-direction.

• Preferred Qualifications: CPA or equivalent advanced credential, experience with managing audits and contracted finance services, and familiarity with agricultural, conservation, or environmental organizations.

🏝️ Benefits

• This position qualifies for the Institute’s benefits package.

• 160 hours (20 days) of paid time off each year plus 11 civic holidays.

• 480 hours (12 weeks) of parental/disability leave every year.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• A monthly stipend for home office expenses.

• Cafeteria-style benefits plan offering options for:

• - monthly stipend for reimbursement of healthcare expenses through an HRA plan.

• - dependent care pre-tax account.

• - flexible spending account.

• - health savings account.