Director of Finance and Administration

MALT is a nonprofit land trust created in 1980 by a coalition of ranchers and environmentalists to permanently protect Marin County farmland. Some of the Bay Area’s most highly acclaimed dairy and cheese products, grass-fed meats, and organic crops are produced on farmland protected by MALT’s 98 agricultural conservation easements.

As an innovative agricultural land trust, MALT operates at the intersection of agriculture and conservation. Our mission is to permanently protect Marin County’s agricultural land for agricultural use. Our commitment is to the long‑term health of the land itself, as well as to the farmers and ranchers who work on the land. The Director of Finance & Administration will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use in ways that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, and climate resiliency.

MALT has permanently protected over 59,028 acres of West Marin’s diverse mosaic of coastal grasslands, oak woodlands, rangelands, and pastoral open space. MALT is committed to supporting sustainable management, climate‑beneficial and regenerative agriculture in Marin County, including farming and grazing practices that rebuild soil organic matter and improve soil biodiversity to draw down carbon and improve the water cycle.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to permanently protect Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use. MALT is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in which everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. We are a team that works together to achieve our goals. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We invite you to join the MALT team—a dynamic and passionate staff who care deeply about our mission and one another.

The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for MALT’s financial strategy, administrative and operational effectiveness, and organizational infrastructure in support of MALT’s mission and long‑term sustainability. This role leads financial planning and oversight, strengthens internal systems and controls, oversees grants management, and provides administrative oversight including technology and operations.

The Director of Finance & Administration reports directly to the Executive Director, and will manage a team of one (1) to three (3) staff as well as mentor and collaborate with non‑direct reports to strengthen the organization as a whole. The Director serves on the Leadership Team, and works closely with the Board of Directors and relevant committees. This is a full‑time, exempt position with a flexible schedule that accommodates in‑person and remote‑work schedules, requiring weekly presence in MALT’s office in Point Reyes Station, and in the West Marin community.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or any combination of education and work experience in accounting, finance, business administration, operations, or related field that would provide the knowledge and abilities required for this role (MBA, CPA, or advanced degree a plus).
• Have eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit financial management, including fund accounting, budget oversight, financial reporting, and compliance; experience with organizational operations and systems management strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting practices, annual budgeting, cash flow analysis, financial forecasting, internal controls, and strategic decision support for senior leadership and nonprofit boards.
• Bring experience overseeing grants processing and the financial management of restricted gifts, grants (both in and out), pledges, and other donor commitments in a nonprofit environment.
• Have experience overseeing operational functions such as contracts, insurance, vendors, organizational policies, facilities‑related systems, and administrative infrastructure.
• Demonstrate the ability to…