Manager of Conservation Services – Financial Analyst

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. • Ridgeland, MS

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited’s Southern Region is seeking a highly organized and experienced Manager of Conservation Services to lead a team of grant management specialists. This position plays a key role in ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency of Ducks Unlimited’s conservation delivery across the 13-state Southern Region. The Manager will report to the Director of Conservation Services and will be responsible for supervising day-to-day grant management operations, ensuring accountability and performance of the team, and supporting the region’s financial and compliance objectives. This position is based at Ducks Unlimited’s Southern Regional Office in Ridgeland, MS.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience supervising financial, grant, or accounting staff.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit accounting, federal and state grant management, or financial operations in a mission-driven organization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (D365).
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial compliance and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 5–7 grant management specialists, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversee the review and posting of grant expenditures and reimbursement requests in accordance with federal and state funding requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to grant management and financial operations; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for grant and financial management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Ten paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed