Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

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The Organization:

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is the worldwide leader in mountain bike advocacy. IMBA is dedicated to growing the quality and quantity of mountain biking trail communities and destinations. We partner with a network of grassroots mountain biking advocacy organizations and community Trail Champions by providing professional technical assistance and local capacity-building programs. We are focused on creating quality trails close to home so that everyone has access to great places to ride mountain bikes.

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance is a full-time, exempt position responsible for leading all day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the organization maintains impeccable financial records, strong internal controls, and compliance with all nonprofit, federal, and state regulations. This role is critical in managing the organization's financial health, with a specific focus on restricted fund accounting, project-based accounting, accurate monthly close, budget development and management, preparation for the annual audit, Form 990 filing, and the efficient operation of financial systems. The Director of Finance will also mentor and manage a small team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who can execute day-to-day accounting while also thinking strategically about systems, reserves, risk management, and operational improvement. This role will help ensure IMBA's long-term financial health, growth, and strategic planning as a member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO and Board.

At IMBA, we are a diverse team with shared values who strive every day to serve our mission while having fun at work. We are flexible yet committed, and we show up ready to work hard in our fully remote culture. We hope candidates share our passion for creating, protecting, and enhancing great places to ride mountain bikes as a means of building healthier, happier, and more prosperous communities.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Partner with the CEO on financial strategy and provide sound financial analysis and recommendations.
• Lead the annual organizational budgeting process in alignment with strategic and operational goals.
• Develop, track, and refine financial reporting, dashboards, and automations.
• Evaluate and improve financial systems and tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Supervise a small staff.
• Demonstrate empathy for the diverse challenges across departments and functions within the organization.

Financial Operations & Close

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full-cycle, timely, and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation (e.g., Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and Statement of Cash Flows).
• Maintain a comprehensive system of accounting records and an organized filing system for all accounting documents.
• Analyze financial data and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports accurately and in a timely manner to senior leadership and the Board.
• Generate and distribute detailed department-level financial reports to budget managers, providing actionable insights into spending, performance, and budget adherence. 
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing the annual financial statement and Single Audit processes, including assembling documentation, preparing schedules, and coordinating with staff. 
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax filings and reporting requirements, including preparation of the annual Form 990.

Fund Accounting and Budgeting

• Oversee all financial, program, and grants accounting to ensure expenditures align with grant and program budgets.
• Manage restricted fund accounting to ensure all incoming grants and donor funds are properly recorded, classified, and used according to donor intent and FASB/IRS guidelines.
• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process, administer the approved financial plan, and conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budget.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
• Technology and Systems
• Oversee financial systems and software integration projects, ensuring efficient data flow and integrity across platforms.
• Maintain a robust system of internal controls and fiscal policies to mitigate risk andensure compliance.
• Demonstrate expertise in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Process or oversee payroll and related tax filings; experience with ADP preferred.
• Manage expense reporting and reimbursement processes; experience with Expensify preferred.

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including significant time in a Controller or Assistant Controller role, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Expert knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, fund accounting, and compliance requirements (e.g., GAAP, IRS regulations).
• Proven experience supervising and mentoring accounting staff.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software, particularly QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Experience with ADP payroll and Expensify (or similar expense management systems).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret strategic data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with complex charts of accounts.
• Proficiency in Excel and standard office software.
• Experience with accounting functions within CRM donor databases and project management software.
• Experience managing credit card processing and merchant services systems.

Interpersonal Qualities:

• Ability to manage responsibilities effectively in a remote environment across departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including problem-solving, conflict resolution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for and commitment to IMBA's mission and values of equality, community, collaboration, and integrity.
• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Builds trust, maintains commitments, works with integrity and ethics, and upholds organizational values.
• Demonstrates strong ethical standards related to financial security and controls.

Compensation and Benefits:

This role offers remote flexibility, outstanding benefits, and a competitive salary based on experience. Candidates with experience in nonprofit accounting are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.

Benefits include generous paid holidays, sick time, and unlimited PTO. Medical, dental, vision; life and long-term disability insurance are also available. A 401(k) retirement plan is offered, along with an employer match.