The Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD) is seeking a part-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will be responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for WSRCD. Reporting directly to the District Manager (DM), the CFO manages all financial functions including: accounting, budget development and variance analysis, financial operations, finance personnel management, management of legal requirements, grant and agreement compliance, procurement, financial modeling and analysis. The CFO provides oversight of the activities of the financial/accounting staff and other departments as directed by the DM. The WSRCD is heavily funded through grants and cooperative agreements by state and federal agencies. The CFO must ensure that WSRCD carefully stewards and tracks all revenue in alignment with federal, state and local regulations and laws. The CFO serves as an active member of the Finance Team helping to develop and implement the agency’s vision and mission.

•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent.
•    CPA preferred.
•    Experience with organizational growth and associated financial needs, concerns and opportunities.
•    Experience working in non-profits and board committees. 
•    Other preferences or technical skills.
•    A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible work experience managing the accounting functions in a non-profit agency, government agency, company, or equivalent experience.
•    Previous experience with accounting software such as Quickbooks or similar accounting software.
•    Thorough knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices, processes, and procedures of non-profit organizations.
•    Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations in personnel supervision.
•    Experience with the management and implementation of business systems 
•    Budget development and management.
•    Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams and with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities.
•    Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals.
•    Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment. 
•    The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity, cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others.
•    Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
•    Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.
•    Ability to keep others, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
•    Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record.
•    Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements. 
•    Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations in personnel supervision; the recruitment and retention of key personnel and budget management.
•    Full vaccination against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting.