Finance Operations Manager

The Conservation Fund is hiring a Finance Operations Manager in a hybrid role based in Mt Rainier, MD. This position involves overseeing accounting and financial management, including compliance and reporting for joint venture LLCs. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing revenue recognition, and coordinating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least five years of experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Job Title: Finance Operations Manager

Line of Business/Division: Operations / Finance Department

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Senior Finance Manager

Number of Positions Reporting to this Position: None

Location: Arlington, VA (hybrid)

The Conservation Fund

The Conservation Fund is dedicated to protecting the land that sustains us all. We create innovative solutions that drive nature-based actions across all 50 states, focusing on climate protection, vibrant communities, and sustainable economies. We leverage effective strategies, finance solutions, and strong partnerships to preserve millions of acres of natural land, cultural sites, recreation areas, and working forests and farms.

Job Highlights

As the Finance Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial management within our organization. Collaborating closely with the Senior Finance Manager, your responsibilities will encompass accounting, compliance, and reporting for a growing portfolio of related entities structured as joint venture LLCs. Additionally, you will manage federal and mitigation revenue recognition and support various senior-level accounting tasks.

You will serve as a key resource for staff regarding their responsibilities, actively leading and coordinating activities with both internal and external parties to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables. Success in this role requires collaboration with business partners and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial colleagues.

What You Will Be Doing

To excel in this position, the following essential duties must be performed satisfactorily:
• Develop and maintain familiarity with operating agreements for related entities (LLCs) to ensure timely completion of finance deliverables.
• Execute a variety of accounting and administrative management tasks, including:
• Preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and capital schedules.
• Conduct bank reconciliations for LLCs.
• Manage compliance deliverables per agreement terms, including delivery of reports, tax returns, and partner invoicing.
• Assist with audit and tax processes for LLCs.
• Carry out regular accounting and financial management tasks, such as:
• Revenue recognition for federal awards and cooperative agreements.
• Assist in project closeouts in assigned business areas.
• Perform account and financial analysis as required.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regularly to achieve objectives.

What We Need You to Have
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Tax accounting background or a strong willingness to learn key principles relevant to partnership LLCs.
• Solid understanding of financial statements.
• Experience with automated accounting systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to analyze and apply regulatory frameworks to moderately complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across varied audiences, comfortable engaging with both tax and audit professionals and non-financial colleagues.
• A proactive, flexible, and reliable self-starter who thrives in a dynamic work environment.
• A dedication to conservation and the mission of The Conservation Fund.

What We'd Like You to Have
• CPA or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Experience with not-for-profit accounting principles and federal grant accounting requirements under 2 CFR 200.
• SharePoint experience is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Limited travel; estimated one short trip per year.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities. Note that the final salary may vary based on individual qualifications, including skills, experience, and education.

The Conservation Fund offers a competitive benefits package, including:
• Employer contributions for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Discretionary company contributions to a retirement plan.
• Company contributions to HSA accounts.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Continuing education benefits for approved programs.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays.
• Voluntary life insurance at group rates for spouses and children.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• 14 paid holidays.

This job description provides an overview of the activities, duties, and responsibilities associated with this role and may be subject to change at any time.

Statistics indicate that women and individuals from underrepresented groups apply for jobs only when they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Conservation Fund encourages candidates who meet many but not all requirements to apply.

The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to ensuring equal access for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Fund actively prohibits retaliation against individuals who raise complaints or participate in investigations related to discrimination.