Director of Finance

Position Title: Director of Finance Location: Remote USA Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt Reports to: Chief Finance Officer / Chief Operations Officer (CFO/COO) Application Instructions: In 300 words or less, tell me about a time you're especially proud of or that was especially fun for you when you proactively found an opportunity to significantly improve an organization's financial operations, efficiency, and/or effectiveness. What was the opportunity, what did you do, and what was the result? ABOUT US: Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled tropical habitats and saving endangered species by creating and expanding protected and conserved areas. That very much includes supporting rights-based conservation measures such as affirming and securing rights to Indigenous or Traditional Territories, recognizing Conserved Areas (OECMs), and establishing traditional Protected Areas, including those with co-management of Indigenous or local communities. Working in partnership with local organizations and communities, we have protected more than 70 million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Rainforest Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully implement our important conservation action. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR MISSION: As Rainforest Trust's Director of Finance you will, Drive overall financial leadership, strategic alignment, and operational decision-making in direct partnership with executive leadership. Establish and sustain multi-year financial planning, operational budgeting, and forecasting frameworks that safeguard long-term organizational viability. Design and lead robust financial systems and processes that enable mission execution on a global scale with limited resources. Protect liquidity, optimize capital structure, and maximize return on assets through sound treasury operations and investment portfolio governance. Maintain a robust financial control and risk management infrastructure, including policies and procedures, that ensures organizational compliance and operational integrity. Deliver high-impact financial intelligence, executive packages, and risk assessments to drive executive decision-making and to support Board presentations. Build, mentor, and optimize a high-performing operational finance and accounting unit. Champion the strategic technology architecture by developing an integrated ecosystem of financial platforms, systems, and automated workflows that optimize departmental efficiency and scalability. TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, WE'RE HOPING YOU'LL HAVE: Fluency and ease with progressive financial management in complex non-profits with international transactions. Strong strategic thinking with a proven track record of proactively finding opportunities to improve an organization's financial operations, efficiency, and/or effectiveness. Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and budget management. Demonstrated ability to translate long-term strategic plans into actionable and strategic multi-year financial projections. Deep expertise in non-profit treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and capital management. Intermediate expertise in scaling non-profit international financial operations. Strong working vocabulary to engage productively with external investment advisors and monitor asset allocation strategies. Advanced knowledge of non-profit governance, risk management, and compliance standards. CPA strongly preferred. Proficiency with Sage Intacct required, Ramp preferred, Tableau preferred. Systems-minded leadership with experience designing and managing integrated financial tech stacks. Proven experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing emerging financial technologies to drive organizational automation. Ability to learn new technology quickly. Executive leadership skills including managing up and owning project management accountability. Proven track record of effective direct supervisory management and talent development. High emotional intelligence and collaborative management style. Exceptional cross-departmental collaboration and communication skills. Superior written and verbal communication skills for presenting to various audiences. Proven experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing emerging financial technologies to drive organizational automation. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to summarize complex financial data into applicable executive insights. Strong policy-writing skills and ability to drive organizational compliance gently yet firmly. Strong change management skills with proven experience fostering technology adoption across multi-departmental teams. A preference for working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing needs. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including strong self-management, proactive communication, and reliable follow-through. A collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships, seek and incorporate input, and work effectively across teams and functions. Moderate to high comfort with technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, tools, and processes. A demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for Rainforest Trust's mission and respect for our core values: Partner for Impact; Respect & Empower People; Act with Integrity & Transparency; Lead with Data; Invest Efficiently. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Rainforest Trust values the diversity of our planet and environment and wants our team to reflect the richness of the global population we serve. We believe that striving to maintain a demographically diverse workforce where employees are treated equitably and feel a strong sense of inclusion is not only an ethical imperative but also a key driver of innovation and excellence, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission of conserving and protecting our natural environment. We put this belief into action by striving to apply this lens to every aspect of employment, from how we hire and recruit, to how we determine compensation and benefits, to the training and development we offer, and the working conditions we create. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single qualification, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit! We are an equal-opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. WORKING CONDITIONS Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection, though part-time office space may be available in Washington DC. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Occasional national and/or international travel may be required for organizational meetings and other events. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period. The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues both verbally and in writing and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough information. ANTICIPATED SALARY The salary range for this position is $125,000- $150,000 commensurate with experience. This base compensation range represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this position. Salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Information on other benefits may be found on our Careers Page . Apply now How would you like to verify your identity? Continue with phone Verify with a one-time text code Continue with email Verify with a one-time code