Chief Financial Officer Bismarck, ND

Delta Waterfowl is seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to be based in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Founded in 1911, Delta Waterfowl Foundation (Delta) uses science-based solutions to produce ducks and to conserve prairie wetlands to ensure the future of waterfowl hunting. Delta’s vision remains steadfast - abundant ducks and endless opportunities for all waterfowl hunters. As the “The Duck Hunters Organization,” Delta conducts vital waterfowl research, trains the next generation of waterfowl biologists and scientists, and promotes and protects the continuing tradition of waterfowl hunting in North America.

The four key pillars of Delta’s organization are the following :

• Duck Production : Delta delivers efficient, effective waterfowl programs such as Predator Management and Hen Houses to produce more ducks on the prairie breeding grounds. Based on sound science, Delta’s duck production efforts add ducks to the fall flight every year and in every flyway.
• Habitat Conservation : Delta conserves critical breeding duck habitat through continual agricultural and public land conservation policy efforts. Delta works in partnership with landowners to create innovative, incentive-based programs such as Working Wetlands, which ensure strong duck production this year and long into the future.
• Research & Education : Delta is a leading waterfowl research organization, with a legacy of leading-edge science. Delta bases the organization’s duck production and habitat programs on this research and continually seeks science-based solutions to issues facing ducks and duck hunters throughout North America. Delta also provides hands-on and incredibly important training opportunities to the next generation of waterfowl and wetland biologists and scientists.
• HunteR3 : Delta works to ensure the tradition and future of waterfowl hunting through programs such as First Hunt, the largest waterfowl hunter recruitment program in the world. Delta also ensures that future wildlife professionals appreciate the economic, ecological, and recreational importance of hunting through our rapidly expanding University Hunt Program. Delta rigorously protects hunting access and opportunity, defending waterfowl hunting anytime and anywhere.

The mission, vision, and values of Delta Waterfowl are clear and have never been more vital to ducks and duck hunters in North America. Acres of quality breeding waterfowl habitat continue to shrink every year, while more hungry predators than ever roam the landscape where ducks nest. Waterfowl hunters too, face mounting pressures. With the launch of the Million Duck Campaign, Delta is uniquely positioned and poised to amplify the organization’s impact by dramatically increasing the scope and scale of work across each of its four pillars. Delta will maintain and incrementally expand delivery of existing programs to fulfill the mission to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting. Delta is poised to build on its current strategic plan with the following emerging strategic goals :

Today, Delta Waterfowl remains true to James Ford Bell’s founding vision, ever evolving to respond to the new threats and challenges facing ducks and duck hunters. Delta’s vision of abundant waterfowl and endless opportunities for duck hunters serves as a promise of a bright future — one with skies full of ducks and countless places to enjoy those magical mornings in the duck blind.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the CEO and plays a strategic role in the overall management of the organization. The CFO is responsible for developing and implementing Delta’s financial strategy.The CFO should be a proven leader with strong analytical, finance, and operational skills to contribute to timely execution of Delta’s strategic goals. The CFO should possess great people skills and excellent business acumen. The CFO will guide the thoughtful and strategic deployment of the finances and operations of Delta.Overall, the CFO will ensure that the workplace operates smoothly.

The broad goals for the Chief Financial Officer include the following :

Professional Experience and Personal Attributes

The CFO should ideally embody the following professional qualifications and personal attributes :

Professional Qualifications

Personal Attributes

Compensation

Delta will offer a salary that matches or exceeds what is offered by federal or university positions. They have generous pay advancement and terrific health insurance and retirement plans.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, responding specifically to the experience and qualifications required, to Daniel Sherman, President, Explore Company at resumes@explorecompany.com . Refer to DW / CFO in the subject line. No phone inquiries, please.

Delta Waterfowl is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of candidates. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All correspondence will remain confidential.

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