Posted on September 3, 2012

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Director of Finance

Primary Purpose of Position
Oversee all financial planning and management activities for the Stewardship Council. Work with the Land Conservation and Youth Investment program directors to oversee financial distributions related to grantmaking. Oversee the Stewardship Council’s financial investments. Manage various financial planning, contracting, and special projects as requested. Work closely with Executive Director, Treasurer, and Program Directors to develop policies and procedures to support the organization’s mission and values. Coordinate support from external accountants, auditors, and investment managers.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and financial management expertise and oversight, including:
• Supervise Accounting Assistant in all financial matters
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Oversee all employee compensation; provide support to the Executive Director in addressing compensation issues
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Maintain and enforce appropriate financial controls for the organization
• Coordinate relationships and support from accounting and banking partners
• Lead annual financial audits and tax return preparation
• Manage annual budget planning and forecasting processes
• Lead negotiations and management of the organization’s insurance policies
• Ensure appropriate regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines for
  Private Foundations

Provide financial management and support for the grantmaking process

• Perform financial due diligence on potential grantees
• Coordinate and manage grantee audit procedures with external audit firm
• Oversee grantee payment process
• Work with Executive Director, staff and consultants to determine appropriate level of
  annual grantmaking

Provide financial expertise to the Board of Directors

• Manage operations of the Fiduciary Committee
• Coordinate with Executive Director, Treasurer and Program Directors to support board and committee financial analysis needs; manage external consultants providing related support,
  as requested
• Work with Executive Director, Program Directors and Board to create and revise policies to support the organization’s mission and values
• Provide reports, updates and presentations at meeting of the Board of Directors

Provide support for organizational strategic planning

• Provide strategic planning leadership to ensure that the organization’s programs and departments are supported by the necessary resources
• Contribute financial expertise in the planning of new program areas and
  operational structures
• Oversee the Stewardship Council’s financial investments
• Work with Executive Director, board and financial advisors to determine appropriate investment policies for the organization’s investment management
• Work with the Stewardship Council’s investment managers to ensure proper compliance with the Council’s investment policy
• Coordinate with investment managers to ensure adequate cash reserves for the
  Council’s operations

Oversee the Stewardship Council’s Contracting process

• Work with the Executive Director and program directors to determine annual consultant needs and budgets
• Coordinate contract preparation with program directors
• Track annual consultant expenditures to budget and coordinate contract renewals with program directors

Requirements

• At least 5 years minimum professional experience in finance and/or accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA or CPA desirable
• Demonstrated experience with nonprofit accounting principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced skills in all of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access), as well as accounting systems (Quickbooks and Intacct preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment, and with a broad range of individuals and organizations with diverse interests
• Experience in managing an accounting staff desirable

About Us
The Stewardship Council is a collaborative land conservation and youth investment foundation. Its mandate includes evaluating and providing recommendations for the conservation of over 140,000 acres of PG&E watershed lands spread across 22 California counties, as well as investing in community-based park and environmental education opportunities for underserved youth. For more information about the Stewardship Council visit www.stewardshipcouncil.org.

Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience. The Stewardship Council offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, and 401(k) match.

Application Instructions

To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@stewardshipcouncil.org