Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Finance Director is a full-time position responsible for
directing and implementing all day-to-day financial operations of
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF). The Finance Director
will lead the preparation of budgets, approve daily accounting
processes, manage vendor relationships, and oversee employee
benefits. The Finance Director will supervise the Bookkeeper and
work closely with the part-time Controller. This position reports
to the Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of the Foundation’s annual operating budget
  and continuously monitor through timely and insightful financial
  reports.
• Provide accounting reports for Development, Program Directors,
  and Executive Director on a monthly and as-needed basis.
• Prepare all financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain Accounting Policy and Procedures Manual and ensure
  effective controls and records.
• Lead Form-990 filing, working with the Controller and external
  CPA firm.
• Prepare annual sales tax filing and approve 1099s prepared by
  Bookkeeper.
• Lead Annual Audit with support from Controller and
  Bookkeeper
• Approve quarterly administrative fees prepared by the
  Controller.
• Ensure all income and expenses are coded correctly within the
  financial accounting software and according to GAAP standards.
• Review and approve daily contribution report, monthly
  reconciliations and reports, and journal entries.
• Prepare endowment and fund reporting for donor
  stewardship.
• Manage annual renewal of insurance policies and oversee
  insurance requirements for third party contractors.
• Negotiate renewal of accounting software and vendor contracts,
  such as Blackbaud and ADP.
• Manage employee benefit providers, including annual evaluation
  of retirement and healthcare plan options.
• Maintain log of significant program contracts to ensure proper
  completion and payment.
• Work with Chase Bank on annual account review, fees, and
  general support.
• Manage cash balances between Chase Bank and Northern
  Trust.
• Prepare agency account reconciliations for review by Controller
  and Director of Investments and Conservation Finance.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred background and skills

• Minimum ten years’ experience in finance and budget management,
  with at least five years’ experience in the non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards for non-profits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with databases and financial accounting
  systems; Financial Edge a plus.
• A strong work ethic, sense of urgency, self-motivation, and
  integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think
  independently.
• Desire to grow into a senior Finance Director position and
  experience managing staff.
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration,
  accounting, or finance strongly A CPA designation is not
  required.

Office Location and Benefits

TPWF has offices in Dallas (Headquarters) and Austin, and this
position will be based in the Dallas office. The Finance Manager
will be eligible to accrue vacation in the first year of
employment, and receive ten paid sick days, in addition to all
staff holidays. Additionally, TPWF offers competitive health
insurance and HSA plans and a Company Matched Simple IRA Plan.

About Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s mission is to support
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to ensure that all Texans,
today and in the future, can enjoy the wild things and wild places
of Texas. Founded in 1991, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has
raised private funds to advance Texas’ proud outdoor traditions and
conserve our state’s wildlife, habitat, and natural resources. Our
vision is for all Texans to have access to the wild things and wild
places in our state, both now and for generations to come. The
Foundation is governed by a 25-member Board of Trustees.