Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Description The Director of Finance and Accounting is a full-time, on-site role based in Fort Collins, CO, responsible for overseeing all financial operations and accounting activities for Dive Rescue International. This role manages budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. The director oversees accounting functions such as general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include financial analysis to support strategic decisions, monitoring cash flow, managing banking relationships, and optimizing resource allocation to support training programs and equipment operations. The role collaborates with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, implement internal controls, and provide clear, data-driven insights that support long-term organizational sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong finance and financial planning skills, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, review, and oversee financial statements and financial reporting in accordance with relevant standards.
• Advanced analytical skills for interpreting financial data, conducting variance analyses, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices, with experience managing general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Experience with financial systems and accounting software; strong Excel and general technology skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership abilities, including staff supervision, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment.
• Commitment to integrity, accuracy, internal controls, and continuous process improvement.

Dive Rescue International competently and safely trains and provides aquatic rescue equipment to members of Fire Rescue, Police, Sheriff’s office and the Military. Whether it’s ice diving/deep dive operations, swift water rescue, light salvage or evidence recovery, we provide the means for the men and women serving as public safety responders involved in aquatic incidents to skillfully and efficiently save lives.

Company Description

Dive Rescue International competently and safely trains and provides aquatic rescue equipment to members of Fire Rescue, Police, Sheriff’s office and the Military. Whether it’s ice diving/deep dive operations, swift water rescue, light salvage or evidence recovery, we provide the means for the men and women serving as public safety responders involved in aquatic incidents to skillfully and efficiently save lives.