Senior Director, Finance & Accounting

American Rivers•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

American Rivers is a national conservation organization dedicated to making rivers clean and healthy for people and wildlife. They combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard rivers and streams essential for clean drinking water, wildlife, and community strength. The Senior Director, Finance & Accounting (Sr. Dir., F&A) is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and reporting of American Rivers’ financial transactions. This role involves developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures in line with GAAP. The Sr. Director, F&A, will maintain and improve the financial control system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, banking and cash management, and payroll. This position oversees the monthly close, prepares corporate financial statements for both American Rivers and American Rivers Action Fund, and serves as the primary liaison for the annual audit. The role supervises the Senior Accountant and the Director, Finance and Accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA required.
Minimum of 10 years of nonprofit experience.
At least 10 years of supervisory experience.
15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with management experience.
Knowledge of tax laws and related issues for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, including UBI, lobbying disclosures, federal and state filings, and internal controls.
Expertise in accounting software and office software products (Sage Intacct preferred).
Superior understanding of all aspects of nonprofit accounting, financial management, and FASB pronouncements.
Experience in accounting for deferred gifts.
Excellent organizational and management skills.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Able to produce high quality work and exercise good judgment.
Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accounts, ledgers, and reports comply with non-profit GAAP and Federal and State regulatory requirements.
Work with the CFO to develop and maintain a service-centered financial system that meets information needs for external reporting, internal financial planning, and program implementation.
Prepare, review, and approve financial statements and month-end entries and accounting report packages for accuracy and timely distribution to the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board.
Monitor financial performance and inform the CFO of significant variances and their impact on cash needs.
Prepare annual financial statements and notes.
Oversee and consolidate information for the preparation of annual tax returns.
Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipts, payments, fixed assets, and recording transactions.
Serve as the primary point of contact with outside auditors to coordinate audit activity.
Recommend and implement improvements for accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on current finance and accounting best practices.
Monitor operating account balances and recommend necessary cash transfers.
Administer the bank portal.
Maintain and set up new bank accounts as needed in consultation with the CFO.
Consolidate and prepare multi-year cashflow models for c3 and c4 entities for reporting to the Executive Team and Board.
Develop, communicate, and update Finance and Accounting policies and procedures.
Review and update Finance SOPs to clarify roles and responsibilities.
Coordinate with the CFO to ensure a balanced separation of duties.
Enforce established internal controls and recommend changes as necessary.
Support the CFO with team management in line with AR’s vision and core values.
Lead team members to develop skills and increase their knowledge base.
Clarify roles and responsibilities while building a supportive team environment.
Strengthen internal communications with staff; promote process efficiency and accuracy across functions and departments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.
3% employer contribution to financial security plan after one year of service (100% vested upon participation).
Four weeks of paid leave.
Eleven paid holidays.
Three floating holidays.
Sick leave.
Focus Fridays (no internal meetings).
Professional development opportunities.
Home office stipend.
Sabbatical leave (every seven years).
Paid parental leave (six weeks with one year of service).