Director of Finance & Accounting; F&A

About The Geological Society of America

The Geological Society of America (GSA) unites a diverse community of geoscientists in a common purpose to study the mysteries of our planet (and beyond) and share scientific findings. Members and friends worldwide participate in GSA meetings, publications, and programs at all career levels to foster professional excellence. GSA values and supports inclusion through cooperative research, public dialogue on earth issues, science education, and science application in the service of humanity.

Director of Finance & Accounting

Remote / Hybrid via GSA’s Washington, DC, Boulder, Colorado offices or remote (Flex First).

Executive Director & CEO

Full Time / Exempt

$100,000 – $125,000 annually; plus generous holiday, PTO, health, and retirement benefits.

The GSA is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance & Accounting to lead and modernize the Society’s financial operations, accounting systems, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls in support of GSA’s mission and long‑term sustainability. Reporting to the Executive Director & CEO, the Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all accounting and financial functions across the Society and related entities, including financial stewardship, budgeting and forecasting, audits and compliance, investments, grants administration, and financial reporting.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, investments, grants administration, audits, and compliance.
• Lead and oversee financial operations utilizing Net Suite ERP and related financial systems, including workflows, reporting structures, internal controls, approvals, integrations, dashboards, and process optimization.
• Maintain and strengthen nonprofit fund accounting practices, including restricted and unrestricted funds, deferred revenue, grant accounting, project tracking, and investment accounting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure timely preparation of accurate financial statements, forecasts, dashboards, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Coordinate development of annual operating and capital budgets, including forecasting models, departmental collaboration, and reporting for leadership, committees, and governance groups.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow projections, investment reporting, and related financial analyses and recommendations for executive leadership, the Treasurer, Finance Committee, Investment Committee, Audit Committee, and Council.
• Lead annual audits, tax filings, compliance reporting, and related financial documentation activities.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, procurement processes, and audit readiness procedures.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and department directors to analyze financial performance, operational trends, strategic initiatives, and budget variances.
• Partner with Information Technology and operational teams to support integrations between Net Suite and other enterprise systems, including AMS/CRM, payroll, banking, eCommerce, expense management, and reporting platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Participate as a member of the Executive Director’s leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy, operational planning, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Participate on Society committees and task forces as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• 10–12 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant nonprofit accounting and fund accounting experience.
• Extensive experience leading finance and accounting operations within a complex…