Director, Finance and Accounting

JOB TITLE: Director Finance and Accounting

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Director II

SALARY BAND: Band B

REPORTS TO:Sr. Director Finance & Accounting
LOCATION:HQ (hybrid) or Remote

About American Rivers

American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 4.4 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nations clean drinking water extraordinary wildlife and the strength of our communities. For more than 50 years our staff supporters and partners have been driven by a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers.

The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities including within ourorganization. The life experiences knowledge innovation and talent that different people bringto our work provides perspectives experiences and competencies which are critical to oureffectiveness in protecting wild rivers restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water forpeople and nature.

JOB SUMMARY

American Rivers is seeking a strategic hands-on and collaborative Director Finance & Accounting to serve as a key leader within the Finance & Accounting team and primary deputy to the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting. This position is responsible for managing accounting operations financial reporting audit coordination statutory reporting internal controls finance systems administration and process improvement initiatives while supervising accounting staff and supporting the organizations financial stewardship.

The Director Finance & Accounting will ensure the integrity of financial reporting oversee compliance and audit activities and support the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems maintain strong internal controls lead develop the accounting team and collaborate with other departments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership systems aptitude and a continuous improvement mindset.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual close activities.
• Review journal entries accruals allocations reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.
• Review monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounting operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency consistency and accuracy.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to staff.

Audit Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and other external examinations.
• Coordinate preparation of Forms 990 and 990-T.
• Coordinate Charitable registration and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate Census Bureau surveys Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting workers compensation retirement plan and other required reporting.
• Support compliance with donor grant regulatory and organizational reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes and internal controls.

Internal Controls Policies & Risk Management

• Development maintain and monitor internal controls across accounting and finance processes.
• Monitor compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend improvements.
• Lead documentation of control activities and finance procedures.
• Support organizational compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Promote consistency and accountability across finance operations.

Finance Systems Automation & Process Improvement

• Support administration of finance systems and coordinate system enhancements and improvements.
• Lead implementation and optimization of workflows forms approval processes and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain finance process maps standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate testing implementation and enhancement of accounting and operational systems.
• Develop user-friendly financial procedures templates and guidance materials.

Accounting Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise coach and develop accounting staff.
• Manage performance workload allocation and professional development activities.
• Review work performed by accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting and reporting matters.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Finance & Accounting team.
• Support succession planning and staff development initiatives.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Organizational Support

• Work collaboratively with program development operations and People & Culture teams to support organizational financial management.
• Provide guidance to non-finance staff regarding financial procedures coding approvals purchasing and expense management.
• Support leadership requests for financial information analyses and operational recommendations.
• Serve as primary backup to the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in accounting financial reporting audit compliance or operational finance.
• Strong understanding of month-end close reconciliations accrual accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience reviewing accounting transactions reconciliations and financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables lookups and financial analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems and finance applications.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.

Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills andexperience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.

LOCATION Remote or hybrid.

COMPENSATION
American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The salary for this position is $104600 -$127800 annually depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time regular employees including:

• Health and Wellness: Medical dental vision long-term and short-term disability and lifeinsurance.
• Financial Security: After one year of service American Rivers begins contributing a 3%employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions asemployees are 100% vested upon participation.
• Time Off: Four weeks of paid leave eleven paid holidays three floating holidays andsick leave.

At American Rivers we are committed to supporting our employees well-being professional growth and financial security ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.

COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY

• At American Rivers our core values drive everything we do we Lead with Collaboration andTrust Infuse Equity and Justice Deliver Results and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive. Weare committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued supported andempowered to make a difference.

• Our culture prioritizes work-life thriving through Focus Fridays (no internal meetings)professional development opportunities a home office stipend and our comprehensive leavepolicies including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/one year of service).

• We also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory groupfostering open communication and continuous improvement.

• At American Rivers our people are our strength and we are dedicated to building a thriving inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.

American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation please contact the Human Resources department at or Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

Director