Director of Finance & Operations

Director of Finance & Operations Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Denver Metro Nonprofit, Full-time, Finance, $100,000 - $120,000 OUR MISSION Leave No Trace is an international nonprofit organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people how to enjoyit responsibly. Rooted in science and research, Leave No Trace provides practical education that reduces human impacts on the natural world while ensuring people can continue to enjoy meaningful outdoor experiences. For more than 30 years, Leave No Trace has worked at the intersection of environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, education, and behavior change. Through research-driven education and partnerships, we help individuals, communities, land agencies, and organizations protect the places they love. 2026 ORGANIZATIONAL SNAPSHOT Leave No Trace has an operating budget of $2.4M in 2026. The organization currently has 16 office and field-based staff, over 80K trained educators, over 500 diverse corporate, educational, and environmental partners, and 34 contributing scientists. Further, Leave No Trace has international branch organizations in Canada, China, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand, with trainers in over 100 countries worldwide. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the CEO/Executive Director and is responsible for the organization's overall financial health and operational performance. This includes developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, accounting, financial controls, budgeting, financial reporting, and investment activities. Key areas of responsibility include: Financial and accounting aspects for Leave No Trace: Annually – budgeting, external financial audit, federal 990 tax return Quarterly – financial reporting to the full Board Monthly – financial reporting to the Executive Committee, Senior staff, and Development Team Oversee, implement, and continually evolve internal control structure to safeguard the organization's assets Conduct financial assessments for all significant strategic or operating initiatives Ensure all local, state, and federal tax, payroll and other required filings are made on time Maintain banking relationships (primary and secondary operating accounts, Bank CD Accounts, Payment Processors, Investment Account) Ongoing Accounting: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts, reconciling all bank statements, reconciling credit card charges, monthly and year-end closing procedures Final review for all significant contracts and agreements that the organization enters into Manage one direct report who handles all day-to-day aspects of the online store and light accounting functions Human Resources: Maintain organizational compliance with all relevant employment laws Oversee and process semi-monthly payroll through a third-party provider (ADP) Evaluation and implementation of all employee benefits, including Health, Dental, Worker's Compensation, Retirement, etc. Liaison with all third-party benefit providers Third-party background checks for incoming staff with direct public interface Insurance: Primary liaison with all third-party insurance providers: broker for business liability, professional liability, Auto, Camps & Clinics, and D&O policies, as well as second broker for health, dental, Life/AD&D policies Development Team Support: Provide timely monthly financial reports for review by the development team (actual vs budget, actual vs prior year) Build budgets for all large grant proposals, cost share agreements, etc. Oversee third-party vendor with filing of 40+ State Charitable Registrations, review all registrations prior to filing, sign or source necessary signatures from ED, Board Chair, Board Treasurer, etc. Technology: Oversee all in-house hardware and software needs, procurement and negotiations, setting up, troubleshooting and liaison with third-party vendors when needed Oversee third-party providers of internet, phone, and cellular Oversee website and database support and hosting by third party. Initial trouble shooting with functionality issues, and either resolving or managing support ticket process Utilizing Gmail platform, manage all staff emails, distribution lists, controls etc. New hire set-up with hardware & software solutions, and access control upon termination Facilities: Oversee all utilities, vendors (snow removal, heating & air conditioning service, general maintenance, landscaping and exterior maintenance) Lead on all maintenance and improvements to facilities At Leave No Trace, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Leave No Trace believes that building diversity is critical to the success of a global organization. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Benefits Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefits, and a generous paid time off and vacation package.