Finance Manager

### What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Manager works within the Southern Division business unit and serves as the primary finance partner for the Southern Division Office and programs housed within the Division . The portfolio currently includes the financial management of the Southern Division Office , North American Fire and the Mississippi River Basin Program . Additional programs may be added as appropriate.

This is a hands-on finance leadership role that combines day-to-day financial management with strategic financial planning and decision support. The Finance Manager is expected to independently manage core financial activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end close, while also applying strong financial judgment to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, develop recommendations, and help shape funding and resource allocation strategies.

The Finance Manager partners closely with program and Division leaders, conservation, philanthropy, operations, grants, and other functional teams to provide strategic financial guidance, high-level analysis, and informed decision support. The Manager serves as a trusted finance thought partner, helping translate organizational and programmatic priorities into effective financial strategies and actionable plans.

In addition to managing the finances of the Southern Division Office and its programs, the Finance Manager serves the broader Southern Division as a finance resource and thought partner . The role provides financial guidance, consultation, problem-solving, and analysis to leaders and teams across the Division as needs arise. The Finance Manager reports directly to the Southern Division Finance Director and works closely with the North American Fire Program Director through a strong dotted-line relationship to support the financial management needs of North American Fire. This matrixed structure