Financial Manager

The Butte County Resource Conservation District is looking for a dynamic financial manager to run the District’s day-to-day financial and organizational support operations. A candidate with a background in natural resources, grant administration, and experience working at a special district is preferred. This is a 30-hour-per-week position
and allows for remote work two days per week.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the District’s ongoing and future financial operations
• Advise and report to the District Manager and Board of Directors on a wide range of financial matters
• Direct financial management for ongoing grants and grant advances
• Support the financial forecasting and support needed to develop new programming areas consistent with strategic planning
• Lead the annual audit process, coordinating with outside auditor
• Fulfill monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reporting requirements to funding agencies
• Administrator payroll, benefits, and human resources needs
• Track safety and human resources training and new requirements
• Support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new staff
• Track and assist with employee performance reviews
• Maintain personnel files, grant files, and contracts/ agreements
• Monitor and update insurance policy as needed
• Maintain and recommend updates to the District’s policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
• Support board meetings, public meetings, and workshops, including preparing documents, reports, notifications, and recording of minutes.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in organizational financial management (special district or similar natural resource-focused organization preferred but not required)
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Business administration or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Quickbooks Online, Google Suite, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, and financial reporting applications.
• Background Check and CA drivers licenses required

Benefits Include:
Competitive wage compensation ($31-$36 per hour based on experience and education), paid vacation,
paid holidays, CalPERS 457 plan, and health benefits package.