Director of Finance & Accounting

American Alpine Club • Golden, CO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance & Accounting oversees and executes the daily management of the organization’s accounting operations, financial systems, and internal controls. This role serves as a thought partner and financial leader to the Vice President of Finance & Operations, to whom it reports. You will be accountable for the financial integrity of the organization, including maintaining timely and accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting, ensuring strong compliance, and innovating financial processes that support the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability. The best candidate has expert knowledge of NetSuite and non-profit Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The portfolio of work includes, but is not limited to, overseeing and executing on audits, 990s, depreciation, and fixed asset schedule maintenance, restricted funds tracking, internal control review and process documentation, oversight of financial contractors, and maintenance of our third-party expense and financial reporting software integrations. This position supports cross-functional teams—translating financial data into clear insights, strengthening financial discipline, and supporting informed decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• 6+ years of non-profit accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• 2+ years of experience with NetSuite; experience using tools such as classes, subclasses, locations, financial reporting, and budgeting (preferred). Expert experience with NetSuite software is a plus.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel; bonus: Emburse/Certify, BILL, and Google Suites.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Strong commitment to AAC’s values and purpose.
• Are experienced working within and meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks/workflows.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in outdoor, environmental, or recreation sectors is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and/or improvement of accounting systems, documentation, and external service providers.
• Design scalable accounting workflows to support organizational growth.
• Own compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulatory requirements.
• Record all monthly revenue and expenses.
• Maintain the general ledger and review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Record cash receipts and process check disbursements.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable functions and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain the AAC’s fixed asset and various amortization schedules.
• Administer NetSuite financial software, including application integrations for inventory and store sales.
• Prepare and distribute financial statements for the VP of Finance and Operations and the AAC leadership team.
• Interpret financial data into strategic insights, including variance analyses, to advise leadership on risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with program directors to review monthly financial statements and transaction reports to resolve discrepancies and reconcile revenues and expenses.
• Track fund balances (grants, restricted, asset management, etc.) monthly and report information to key stakeholders.
• Serve as AAC’s primary accounting and audit lead, responsible for audit readiness, audit outcomes, and management responses.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IRS filings and grant reporting requirements. As part of this, prepare and file 990s, 1099s, and grant financial reports.
• Reconcile and pay monthly, quarterly, and annual state taxes.
• Oversee and process payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Process 401 (k) and HSA contributions each pay period.
• Oversee and refine the organizational budgeting process, in collaboration with the VP of Finance and Operations.
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets using department and class structures, and import budgets into NetSuite; assist program and department leaders with budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Partner with the VP of Finance and Operations and leadership to align financial strategy with organizational priorities.
• Lead forecasting and scenario analysis, and as part of this, monitor cash and investment balances and perform cash flow forecasting.

Benefits

• The AAC currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical (with reproductive and gender-affirming care), HSA, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a wellness program, a matching 401 (k) retirement plan, flexible work scheduling, pro deals, generous paid time off, and bonding leave. Benefits are reviewed annually and change as needed. Team members are notified when any benefit changes occur.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees