Hybrid Director of Finance, Accounting

at American Alpine Club

• Job title: Director of Finance, Accounting
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $88,000 - $103,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Golden, United States

About the role

• Director of Finance & Accounting overseeing accounting operations and financial integrity at the American Alpine Club. Collaborating with leadership on financial insights and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the daily management of the organization’s accounting operations, financial systems, and internal controls
• Serve as a thought partner and financial leader to the Vice President of Finance & Operations
• Accountable for the financial integrity of the organization
• Maintain timely and accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting
• Ensure strong compliance and innovate financial processes
• Lead the development and/or improvement of accounting systems, documentation, and external service providers
• Design scalable accounting workflows to support organizational growth
• Own compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulatory requirements
• Manage accounts receivable/payable functions and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Administer NetSuite financial software, including application integrations for inventory and store sales
• Prepare and distribute financial statements and collaborate with program directors to review monthly financial statements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IRS filings and grant reporting requirements.

Requirements

• 6+ years of non-profit accounting and finance experience
• CPA certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting principles, and internal controls
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• 2+ years of experience with NetSuite; experience using tools such as classes, subclasses, locations, financial reporting, and budgeting (preferred)
• Expert experience with NetSuite software is a plus
• Competent with Microsoft Excel; bonus: Emburse/Certify, BILL, and Google Suites
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• Strong commitment to AAC’s values and purpose
• Experience in outdoor, environmental, or recreation sectors is preferred but not required
• Are experienced working within and meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks/workflows.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical (with reproductive and gender-affirming care)
• HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Matching 401 (k) retirement plan
• Flexible work scheduling
• Pro deals
• Generous paid time off
• Bonding leave