Director of Finance And Administration

Director of Finance & Administration (Chief Financial Officer)

POSITION TITLE: Director of Finance & Administration (Chief Financial Officer will be considered)

STATUS: Full-time regular, salaried exempt

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Office

POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: Finance Manager, Staff Accountant, Human Resources Manager

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: Director of Finance & Administration, starting at $105,000 annually DOE;
Chief Financial Officer, starting at $125,000 annually DOE

Description: Walker Basin Conservancy (WBC) is currently recruiting for a Director of Finance and Administration. WBC is open to hiring for a Chief Financial Officer for the right candidate. This role is responsible for providing financial insight, driving enhancements in financial systems, elevating financial strategy, and guiding business operations for a fast-growing, mission-driven organization. Partnering closely with the CEO, Deputy Director, and Program leads, the DFA will translate real-time data into sound decisions and ensure that WBC scales sustainably.

• Serve as the Conservancy’s principal leader and advisor in areas of finance and administration, partnering with the CEO, the Deputy Director, and entire leadership team on strategic planning, scenario modeling, and long-range forecasting.
• Develop and maintain multi-year operating and capital financial plans aligned with organizational goals and funding realities.
• Provide the Board of Directors and Finance Committee with clear, timely analysis and recommendations to support governance and strategic decision-making.

• Develop and maintain accounting and grant billing processes in compliance with CFR, GAAP, and internal financial policies.
• Oversee the general ledger process, deferred revenue, journal entries, monthly close, reconciliations, AR/AP, and consolidation of all entities and programs.
• Produce accurate, insight-focused monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the preparation and successful completion of annual financial and Uniform Guidance audits, ensuring unqualified opinions and the timely resolution of any findings.
• Direct the preparation and filing of the Form 990 and any state charitable registrations.

• Direct the annual budgeting process, collaborating with program managers to develop realistic and achievable budgets that will drive the mission forward.
• Actively monitor and project cash flow, manage banking relationships, and execute prudent investment and treasury strategies to safeguard liquidity.
• Establish, project, and monitor appropriate financial reserves and restricted-fund schedules; proactively advise on financing strategies for major initiatives.

• Evaluate, select, and implement upgrades to the accounting, ERP, payroll, and payments ecosystem to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Design, document, and enforce internal controls, policies, and standard operating procedures that mitigate risk and support audit readiness, including procurement, credit card policy, and AP/AR.
• Champion data integrity by developing dashboards and KPIs that provide real-time insight to program and executive leaders.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance and other grantor requirements where relevant.
• Maintain corporate filings, licenses, and real-estate / water-rights documentation in coordination with legal counsel and Water Program Director.

• Directly supervise Finance Manager, Staff Accountant, and HR Manager.
• Oversee payroll…