Finance Director

Location: Summit County, CO. Monday through Thursday required in person, in office

Pay Range: $105,000 to $120,000

Job summary:

The Finance Director reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as FIRC’s senior financial leader, responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term financial strategy. This role is the primary financial partner to the Executive Director, the Director team, and the Finance Committee on the Board, translating financial data into clear guidance for organizational decisions.

This position is responsible for ensuring that FIRC manages resources most beneficially and helps maximize funding, while aligning with the Organization’s strategic goals, mission, vision, and values.

Our benefits include:

• Five weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, and additional personal time off as well as paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution for employees and eligible dependents (some plans are covered 100% by employer, multiple buy up options available)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance and AD&D, covered by employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD, LTD)
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident Plan, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Legal Plan)
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Discounted ski passes and access to shared ski medallion
• Local recreation discounts and perks

The person we are looking for will:

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality
• Always act with integrity and ethical behavior
• Take initiative, be self-driven and solution-oriented
• Pay close attention to detail and be able to work within strict timelines
• Be adaptable to changing priorities, as determined by organization, community, and funder requirements

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead annual budget development and present it for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Own monthly and forecast-level financial reporting for the Executive Director, Director team, Finance Committee, and Board, including variance analysis and clear, plain language explanations of financial performance.
• Prepare month-end financials and run monthly Finance Committee meetings, including preparing the agenda, owning the invite, taking notes, maintaining records for the audit, and presenting to the Board.
• Partner with the Director team to implement and track Strategic Plan KPIs.
• Lead financial strategy and modeling for grant budgets, capital campaigns, and ongoing accounting for all FIRC facilities and related building costs.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure FIRC’s overall financial health is stable and in good standing and alert the ED of any foreseeable concerns that may arise or be prevented.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Lead the annual audit process by providing documentation and support to external auditors.
• Supervise accounting staff to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions, and provide leadership support including but not limited to training, timecards, scheduling, performance, deliverables, etc.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monthly reconciliation for bank and investment accounts.
• Backup Accountant when needed for all accounting activities, including check processing, vendor inquiries, credit card processing, and reconciliations.
• Support Federal, State, and foundation grants’ life cycles, including but not limited to budget preparation for submission, tracking of labor costs and expenses, grant invoicing, and grant audits.
• Prepare and present budgets at department level,…