The Associate Director, Field Operations Finance is responsible for performing a broad range of fiscal, budgetary and analytical duties for Audubon’s field offices. S/he will be support the Director of Finance, Planning, & Analysis, is responsible for the organization, preparation, review and control of the Audubon’s annual operating budget, as well as the semi-annual forecasts. The Associate Director, Field Operations Finance is directly responsible for financial management of offices in the Pacific Flyway, and will supervise those performing similar duties in the Central and Mississippi Flyways.
S/he is responsible for regular reporting for both internal and external stakeholders, variance analysis, and will interact with State leaders and office staff to facilitate financial planning and clarify/resolve financial issues. S/he will also supervise Flyway Finance Leads dedicated to supporting the field in their financial needs. The ideal candidate has a high degree of financial acumen, strong financial systems skills, communicates frequently and well, and is very well-organized. The position reports to the Director, Finance, Planning & Analysis.
The Associate Director, Field Operations Finance performs professional analysis work related to budgeting, forecasting, budget controls, revenue tracking, and accounting and information systems.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Manages the preparation and review operating and program budgets, and two required reforecasts, for Audubon’s field offices.
- Manages the financial matters of field programs and departments in the Pacific Flyway, including development of the budget and reforecasts; variance reporting and reporting to external stakeholders including state boards.
- Supervises Field Operation Finance Managers for the Central, Upper and Lower Mississippi Flyways.
- Coordinates with leaders and staff in the Pacific Flyway, as well as finance department colleagues responsible for grant and accounting support for Pacific Flyway offices.
- Balances an understanding of complex financial, audit and budget guidelines with the unique business needs of the organization to assess and resolve fiscal issues.
- Monitors, reviews and analyzes budget performance and accounting reports.
- Conducts revenue analysis and forecasting.
- Researches, analyzes, evaluates, develops findings and makes recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues.
- Performs high level, time-sensitive special projects and studies as assigned by leaders of the Pacific Flyway offices.
- Assists Development with the preparation of budgets for foundation and government grant proposals.
- Prepares and distributes regular monthly reporting on financial performance and reserves. Suggests reporting improvements as needed.
- 5- 7 years of experience in budget management/preparation.
- Non-profit and management experience in a similar position required.
- In depth knowledge of financial and budget systems, with a demonstrated ability to create new system-generated reports. Knowledge of Financial Edge. Prophix, and Power Plan (ABM) Budget software a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong planning, problem solving, data collection/management, and analytical skills.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Knowledge financial accounting principles, practices and procedures.
- Ability to create, interpret and accurately represent financial reports and technical documents.
- Excellent technical skills are a must. Ideal applicant can verify the completeness and accuracy of budgetary information and data.
- Ability to perform financial and comparative analyses of budgetary documentation/data and make sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.