Finance Manager

Job Opening: Finance Manager

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’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.

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 encouraging people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Who We Are

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 savannainstitute.org.

Job Description

Hours: full-time

Location: remote

Start Date: November 4, 2024

Salary: $70,000-75,000/year

• This position is eligible for the Institute’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 leave 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
• This position reports to the Director of Administration

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop financial tools, policies, and procedures for Savanna Institute
• Keep and update calendar of all major financial deadlines
• Oversee timely completion of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Manage cash account balance needs for basic operational expenditures
• Review and update payroll allocations with department/program officers quarterly 
• Supervise bookkeeper’s work, including review of monthly cash reconciliations
• Review general ledger monthly
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and quarterly
• Manage financial requirements of contract relationships
• Oversee annual workers’ comp audit and annual financial audit 
• Act as the contact point for questions on expenses and reimbursements

Required Qualifications

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• CPA certification
• 3-5 years experience in financial management for a non-profit with grant and government funding
• Thorough attention to detail
• Experience managing a finance team
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate large quantities of complex data into digestible and actionable information for a variety of stakeholders

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 — 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. 

How To Apply Submit a resume/CV and cover letter to the position on our jobs page: https://www.savannainstitute.org/jobs/

Deadline All applications must be received by 11:59 pm CT on September 1, 2024.

Questions? Email Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Operations Manager, kathleen@savannainstitute.org.

Diversity Commitment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.