Finance Manager

<p><strong>Job Opening: Finance Manager</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Savanna Institute invites applications for a Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of our organization. This role will manage the majority of the organization&rsquo;s financial operations and accounting practices, including oversight of accounts payable and receivable, program budgeting, payroll allocations, and the preparation and presentation of financial reports.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We seek applicants who share our passion for ecological and equitable agriculture as a nature-based climate solution and who are motivated to widen the circle of who has the opportunity to inform, support, and benefit from its development. To that end, we are seeking a diversity of voices at the table and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Savanna Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Madison, WI and Urbana, IL. Established in 2013, we work in collaboration with farmers, businesses, and scientists to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest US. Inspired by the native savanna ecosystems that once covered much of this region, we envision a transformed agricultural system, centered on trees and other perennial crops, that fosters ecological resilience, climate stability, economic prosperity, and vibrant, equitable communities. For more information, please visit </span><a href="http://www.savannainstitute.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">savannainstitute.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job Description</strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>Hours: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">full-time</span></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">remote</span></p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> July 29, 2024</span></p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">$64,000-66,000/year</span><strong><br /></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This position is eligible for the Institute&rsquo;s benefits package. Benefits for full-time employees include 20 days of paid time off annually plus 11 civic holidays, 12 weeks of parental/disability annually, a dependent care flex spending account, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, reimbursement of healthcare costs (including ACA marketplace premiums) via an HRA plan, and a monthly home office stipend</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This position reports to the Director of Administration</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Duties/Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain and develop financial tools, policies, and procedures for Savanna Institute</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep and update calendar of all major financial deadlines</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oversee timely completion of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage account balance needs for basic operational expenditures</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review general liabilities monthly</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review payroll allocations with department/program officers quarterly&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reconcile and close accounts monthly and quarterly</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Complete grant invoices</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upload/enter payroll allocations in accounting system</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage financial requirements of contract relationships</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide support for financial audits&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Act as the contact point for questions on expenses and reimbursements</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3-5 years experience in financial management</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thorough attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Administrative and management skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to translate large quantities of complex data into digestible and actionable information for a variety of stakeholders</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CPA or equivalent experience</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're excited about this job, we're excited to learn about your experience! Please be sure to address each of the following qualifications in your cover letter &mdash; paint us a picture of how your unique skills, experiences, and/or education meet or exceed the qualifications. Cover letters should be no longer than 1 typed page.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How To Apply </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Submit a resume/CV and cover letter to the position on our jobs page: </span><a href="https://www.savannainstitute.org/jobs/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.savannainstitute.org/jobs/</span></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Deadline </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">All applications must be received by </span><strong>11:59 pm CT on June 26th, 2024</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Questions?</strong><strong> </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Operations Manager, </span><a href="mailto:kathleen@savannainstitute.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">kathleen@savannainstitute.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity Commitment</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Savanna Institute affirms the value of diversity of staff and stakeholders, and aims to foster inclusive environments and equitable outcomes of our work. We seek individuals who are committed to these goals.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.</span></p>