Senior Director of Finance and Admin

Senior Director of Finance and AdminStudent Conservation Association (SCA)

Make a Difference for the Planet
Join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) as our next Senior Director of Finance and Admin and help lead the financial strategy of a national nonprofit committed to protecting the environment and empowering the next generation of conservation leaders. This is your opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a mission that truly matters.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the Senior Director of Finance serves as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity and long-term sustainability of SCA. You will oversee all aspects of financial management while leading a dynamic team that manages Billing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Budget Forecasting. This position also directs the organization's treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, external audit, and annual tax filings.

This is a remote position with an annual salary range of $150,000 - $175,000.

About the SCA
For nearly seven decades, the Student Conservation Association has been the nation's leading provider of youth conservation service opportunities. Through hands-on programs in every corner of the country, SCA engages thousands of young people each year to restore national parks, protect urban green spaces, and build climate resilience in local communities. More than 100,000 alumni have gone on to careers in sustainability, conservation, and public service. Learn more at www.thesca.org.

What You'll Do

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and manage SCA's annual organizational budget, long-range forecasts, and financial models.
• Present financial strategy and performance to the Executive Team and Board Finance Committee.
• Guide decision-making with thoughtful scenario planning and fiscal analysis.

Audit, Tax, and Compliance Oversight

• Direct the external audit and tax filing process, managing relationships with external auditors and advisors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and nonprofit sector standards.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls.

Treasury and Investment Stewardship

• Oversee all treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and reserve planning.
• Maintain effective banking relationships and partner with the COO on investment portfolio oversight.
• Ensure prudent stewardship of financial assets in alignment with the mission.

Federal Contracting and Grant Financial Management

• Lead financial oversight of federal, state, and private grants, including compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Manage federal audit activities and work cross-functionally to support restricted fund tracking and reporting.

Billing, Receivables, and Payables Excellence

• Oversee accurate and timely invoicing, collections, and accounts payable processes.
• Improve systems and workflows to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to streamline and automate financial operations.

Team Leadership and Organizational Partnership

• Supervise and mentor a diverse, talented Finance team covering Billing, AP, Accounting, and Forecasting.
• Foster a collaborative culture built on integrity, learning, and mission alignment.
• Partner with leaders across departments to drive financial best practices and transparency.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including in nonprofit or government contracting settings
• 5+ years of direct staff supervision and team leadership
• Deep expertise in federal contracts, grants, and audits
• Demonstrated success managing audits, tax filings, treasury, and financial systems
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency in financial software systems (SAGE/Intacct and Salesforce a plus)

Why This Role Matters
This is more than a finance position — it's a chance to be part of something bigger. Your leadership will directly support life-changing experiences for youth, help steward America's most treasured public lands, and advance climate and environmental equity nationwide. At SCA, your work won't just support the bottom line — it will support a better planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.