Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000 to $76,648 annual base salary

MountainTrue

MountainTrue is a non-profit organization that works with communities across 26 mountaincounties in Western North Carolina and North Georgia and champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities. We are committed to keeping our mountain region a beautiful place to live, work and play. Our members protect our forests, clean up our rivers, plan vibrant and livable communities, and advocate for a sound and sustainable future for all.

mountaintrue.org

MountainTrue is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Finance to join our team. The Director of Finance will be responsible for the financial health of our organization, providing financial guidance and support to senior leadership. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 3 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably with a non-profit organization.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting :

• Oversee all financial aspects of MountainTrues operations
• Manage and execute month-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial statements and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations.
• Working in conjunction with an external bookkeeping firm, oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure timely payments and collections.
• Implement and enforce credit policies to minimize financial risk.
• Work closely with customers and vendors to maintain strong financial relationships.

Budgeting and Forecasting :

Operational Support :

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Education :

Experience :

A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Skills :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location and Travel

This position is a hybrid remote position with multiple, weekly, in-person meetings, frequent virtual meetings, and phone calls. This position may require travel and face time within the communities throughout Western North Carolina and potentially locations outside of the area depending on the needs of the business. Travel costs are covered by the organization.

Mental and Physical Demands

Safety Expectations

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $70,000 to $76,648, depending upon experience.

The benefits package includes 20 vacation days per year, 12 holidays, sick leave, a paid 2-month sabbatical after five years, health, dental and vision insurances, and a simple IRA with an employer contribution of up to 3%.

MountainTrue values and respects all types of diversity and strongly encourages applicants from traditionally marginalized groups to apply. We prohibit discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunity without regard to, and not limited to, race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, marital status, pregnancy status, military / veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting those from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.