Finance Manager

Overview

LINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION:
Operations / Finance Department

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Senior Finance Manager

NUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:
None

LOCATION:

Arlington, VA (hybrid)

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JOB HIGHLIGHTS

The Finance Manager is part of a team of professionals responsible for all facets of accounting and financial management for the organization. With the Senior Finance Manager, this role is focused on the accounting, reporting, and compliance for a growing portfolio of related entities (structured as joint venture LLCs) – including support of audit and tax reporting for the entities. The position also handles federal and mitigation revenue recognition and various other senior-level accounting tasks.

The Finance Manager serves as a key resource to staff on their specific areas of responsibility and must actively lead and coordinate various activities involving both internal and external parties according to a defined schedule and in compliance with external agreements or requirements. Success in the role requires a high degree of collaboration with internal business partners and an ability to successfully communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Gain and maintain familiarity with operating agreement terms for related entities (LLCs), ensuring timely and accurate completion of various finance deliverables under these agreements.
• Perform a variety of accounting and administrative management responsibilities related to the LLCs, including (but not limited to):
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and capital schedules
• Perform LLC bank reconciliations
• Maintain schedule and manage various compliance deliverables for LLCs per agreement terms, including items such as delivery of statements, reports, tax returns, capital calls or distributions, partner invoicing for fees
• Assist with audit and tax for LLCs

Perform a variety of regular accounting and financial management tasks, including (but not limited to):

• Recognize revenue under federal awards and cooperative agreements and mitigation agreements
• Assist with the closeout of completed projects in assigned business areas
• Account analysis and financial analysis as assigned
• Coordinate with internal and external parties on a regular and ongoing basis to achieve objectives.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field and at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Tax accounting background, or willingness to gain understanding of key principles applicable to partnership LLCs.
• Solid understanding of financial statements.
• Experience with automated accounting systems. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to analyze and apply relevant regulatory framework to moderately complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a variety of audiences. Experienced and comfortable communicating with both tax and audit professionals, as well as non-financial colleagues.
• Flexible and reliable self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• A commitment to conservation and the goals of The Conservation Fund.

• CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience with not-for-profit accounting principles and accounting…