This position provides leadership plus the financial, accounting and transactional technical expertise required for the successful operation of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF). This fiscal management is needed for the organization to successfully initiate and execute the large, complex land protection projects and diverse conservation programs that are central to its nonprofit mission.
This senior leadership position performs critical finance and accounting operational tasks; provides special knowledge and expertise related to mission-centric projects and activity; collaborates with peers and colleagues to improve operations and results; and provides insight and analysis to equip leadership to set direction and make informed decisions.
The position reports directly to the President of INHF, has responsibility and authority over all accounting functions at INHF and provides supervision to the Senior Accountant position. The INHF CFO works closely with leadership staff to best serve the needs of their respective departments.
Job DescriptionAccounting functions - 50%
Oversee all tasks related to General Ledger and banking activity, including journal entries, account transactions, reconciliation and reporting. Manage the processes and controls for payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. Lead the budget and audit processes. Manage all filings required by states and the federal government. Assure compliance with all nonprofit generally accepted accounting principles. Ensure completion and filing of state registrations for fundraising where required. Ensure timely and accurate completion of 1099s and W-2s.
Standard:
- Timeliness and accuracy of all accounting functions
- Smooth and accurate budget and audit processes. A clean audit free of issues
- All filings accomplished accurately before deadlines
Financial management - 20%
Manage cash flow, internal controls, property and casualty insurance, financial risk, loans and investment managers. Includes finance, accounting and reporting activity related to large, complex nonprofit programs and land projects. Perform vendor management for banking relationships, employee benefits, property and casualty as well as worker's comp insurance coverage, and corporate credit cards.
Standard:
- Constant attention to cash flow and risk, with good, timely advice to leadership
- Strategic thinking that helps solve financing challenges
Support INHF President and Board of Directors - 15%
Inform and advise INHF President and Treasurer regarding fiscal affairs. Provide leadership to the board's Finance, Investment and Audit Committees.
Standard: Effective leadership and service to President, committee chairs and board members
Support staff, donors and partners - 15%
Provide supervision and oversight of the Senior Accountant position. Collaborate with colleagues to better deliver on INHF's mission and maintain relations with donors and project partners. Includes fiscal management, analysis and reporting of charitable gift annuities, reserved life estates, temporarily restricted funds, agency funds, restricted endowments and financial aspects of grant requests and reports.
Standard:
- Strong, productive professional relationships, internally and externally
- Accurate and effective management of restricted funds and gift annuities
Other duties as assigned
This FTE exempt position typically involves at least 40 hours per week. Occasional travel for board meetings is required, and there is opportunity for travel to events and project meetings.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
- CPA certification preferred
- Master's degree preferred
- Ten years of related experience including 5 years of experience with a nonprofit organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and organizational ability
- Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Office. Experience with Sage Interact software is a plus
- Support of and interest in conservation
The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $175,000
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three references at the link below by Friday, February 27, 2026. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
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https://www.inhf.org/about-us/conservation-jobs/chief-financial-officer
If you have questions about the application process, contact Kari Walker, INHF Human Resources Director, at kwalker@inhf.org.
