Primary Position Responsibility:
The Manager of Operations Finance plays a key role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This position is responsible for day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, grant tracking, and financial reporting. The Manager of Operations Finance works closely with the Executive Director and external accountants to maintain compliance with GAAP, donor requirements, and nonprofit regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manage daily accounting functions in QuickBooks, including AP/AR, reconciliations, and payroll coordination.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support annual budget development and monitor budget-to-actual performance.
- Track restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring compliance with grantor requirements.
- Coordinate annual audits and maintain internal controls.
Required Education and Experience:
- Exceptional attention to detail, planning and ability to meet deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or nonprofit accounting certification preferred
- Minimum 5 years of financial management experience
- Demonstrated Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
- Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit compliance
- Experience managing grants and preparing funder reports.
- Passion for conservation ag and working in a partnership-driven organization
Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: CTIC provides an excellent benefits package, including 13 paid holidays, vacation (earn 3 weeks by end of year 1), sick time; life insurance; short and long‐term disability; health reimbursement account or medical insurance (100% premium paid for employee); Simple IRA (up to 3% match); and a dynamic, team‐oriented work environment. Reports to the Executive Director.
How to Apply: Anyone with interest in applying for the role should email (in a single file) an application package consisting of a cover letter, CV or resume, and three professional references to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. CDT on August 21, 2026.
Please include desired starting salary in your cover letter. The preferred start date is October 1, 2026.
Questions about the role can be directed to the executive director, Ryan Heiniger, at [email protected] or 319.768.8348.
Equal Opportunity Employer: CTIC is committed to providing an open and accepting environment for all of its employees. CTIC prohibits any discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
