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American Forests

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1875

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Charity • Social Impact

American Forests is a U. S. -based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting forests in urban and natural landscapes for the benefit of people, wildlife and the climate. It runs programs such as Tree Equity and Resilient Forests, conducts scientific research and innovation in forestry, builds place-based partnerships and movement-building coalitions, and advocates for reforestation and policy solutions while mobilizing public and corporate support and donations.

📋 Description

• Lead general ledger activities firmly in a remote-first environment. • Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (including ASC 958). • Maintain and enhance strong internal controls across distributed teams, field operations, and growing program scale. • Develop, document, and update accounting policies and procedures to promote consistency, scalability, and audit readiness. • Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set clear performance expectations, foster professional growth, and build capacity for organizational expansion. • Support the Grants and Contracts team ensuring accounting compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and sponsor-specific requirements for federal, state, and foundation grants. • Direct indirect cost allocation methodologies, recovery processes, and monthly indirect rate statements; partner with CFO and Grants and Contracts team on NICRA negotiations and rate applications. • Oversee accounting for restricted and unrestricted contributions in compliance with ASC 958. • Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and lead preparation and coordination of annual financial statement audits and Single Audits (as applicable).

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required • CPA strongly preferred (or equivalent advanced certification/experience) • At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience • Significant experience in nonprofit organizations • Demonstrated leadership in federal/state grants management, nonprofit GAAP, regulatory compliance, and audit processes (including Single Audits) • Expert knowledge of ASC 958, ASC 606, and ASC 842 • Strong understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) • Advanced experience with grants and government contracting systems (e.g., Unanet, Deltek, Sage Intacct) • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a remote-first environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage • vacation and sick leave • paid holidays • a 401(k) with match • flexible spending accounts • disability, life, and AD&D insurance • parental bonding and bereavement leave • employee assistance program • a technology stipend • pet benefits • military leave