Senior Director of Finance

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🌽 Illinois, Iowa, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $110k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

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💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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Savanna Institute

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11 - 50 employees

The Savanna Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest US. We work in collaboration with farmers and scientists to develop perennial food and fodder crops within multifunctional polyculture systems grounded in ecology and inspired by the savanna biome.

📋 Description

• Lead, manage, and mentor the internal finance team. • Oversee the relationship with and work product of a contracted accounting firm. • Evaluate and advise on the optimal balance of in-house versus contracted finance functions over time. • Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. • Serve as financial liaison to Canopy Farm Management, the Institute’s subsidiary business. • Lead the annual organizational budgeting process in collaboration with department heads and the Executive Director. • Develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts. • Manage cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure organizational liquidity. • Prepare and present financial reports for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee. • Coordinate and manage the annual audit process. • Oversee risk management and internal control systems. • Oversee financial reporting and compliance for grant-funded programs.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience in a senior leadership role, in the nonprofit sector or in the private sector with substantial nonprofit engagement. • Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience. • Solid working knowledge of fund accounting principles and nonprofit financial reporting. • Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning. • Experience with cloud-based financial management systems; proficiency in Sage Intacct or comparable software is required. • Experience implementing or managing financial systems and designing financial processes. • Experience supporting board and executive leadership with financial reporting and analysis. • Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences. • Commitment to participating in an open and collaborative environment. • Willingness to work independently with strong self-direction. • Preferred Qualifications: CPA or equivalent advanced credential, experience managing audits and contracted finance services, familiarity with agricultural, conservation, or environmental organizations.

🏖️ Benefits

• This position is eligible for the Institute’s benefits package. • 160 hours (20 days) of paid time off annually plus 11 civic holidays. • 480 hours (12 weeks) of parental/disability leave annually. • 401(k) retirement savings plan. • A monthly home office stipend. • Cafeteria-style benefits plan including options for: • - monthly stipend for reimbursement of healthcare costs via an HRA plan. • - dependent care pre-tax account. • - flex spending account. • - health savings account.