Finance Manager

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Manager works within the Southern Division business unit and serves as the primary finance partner for the Southern Division Office and programs housed within the Division . The portfolio currently includes the financial management of the Southern Division Office , North American Fire and the Mississippi River Basin Program . Additional programs may be added as appropriate.

This is a hands-on finance leadership role that combines day-to-day financial management with strategic financial planning and decision support. The Finance Manager is expected to independently manage core financial activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end close, while also applying strong financial judgment to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, develop recommendations, and help shape funding and resource allocation strategies.

The Finance Manager partners closely with program and Division leaders, conservation, philanthropy, operations, grants, and other functional teams to provide strategic financial guidance, high-level analysis, and informed decision support. The Manager serves as a trusted finance thought partner, helping translate organizational and programmatic priorities into effective financial strategies and actionable plans.

In addition to managing the finances of the Southern Division Office and its programs, the Finance Manager serves the broader Southern Division as a finance resource and thought partner . The role provides financial guidance, consultation, problem-solving, and analysis to leaders and teams across the Division as needs arise. The Finance Manager reports directly to the Southern Division Finance Director and works closely with the North American Fire Program Director through a strong dotted-line relationship to support the financial management needs of North American Fire. This matrixed structure requires close coordination, clear communication, and shared partnership with program and Division leadership. The Manager also collaborates with other finance leaders at the Division level to advance divisional priorities, strengthen financial management practices, and promote consistency, collaboration, and operational excellence across the Southern Division.

This position is expected to evolve with the organization. As the Southern Division Office and its programs grow in size, funding, complexity, and financial management needs, the scope and responsibilities of the position may expand accordingly.
We're Looking for You:

The Finance Manager provides strategic financial management and serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams within the Southern Division Office and programs housed within the Division. The role leads financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, stewardship, and day-to-day financial management activities that support informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

The Finance Manager is expected to operate with a high degree of independence , using financial expertise and organizational judgment to assess situations, identify issues and opportunities, develop options and recommendations, and determine appropriate courses of action. The role does not simply report financial information or execute established processes; it interprets financial information, connects it to programmatic and organizational priorities, and proactively brings forward recommendations for leadership consideration.

The Manager translates financial information into actionable insight, helping leaders understand financial performance, assess risks and opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and make informed resource allocation decisions. The role establishes and maintains effective financial practices and controls while contributing to broader financial strategy, funding decisions, and resource allocation across the Division.

The Manager also serves as a finance resource to the bro