American Alpine Club · 1 month ago
Director of Finance & Accounting
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe American Alpine Club is a nonprofit organization committed to providing climbers with resources that advance knowledge, inspiration, and advocacy. The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee the daily management of accounting operations, financial systems, and internal controls, ensuring the financial integrity of the organization and supporting informed decision-making across cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and/or improvement of accounting systems, documentation, and external service providers
Design scalable accounting workflows to support organizational growth
Own compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulatory requirements
Record all monthly revenue and expenses
Maintain the general ledger and review Balance Sheet reconciliations
Record cash receipts and process check disbursements
Manage accounts receivable/payable functions and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Maintain the AAC’s fixed asset and various amortization schedules
Administer NetSuite financial software, including application integrations for inventory and store sales
Prepare and distribute financial statements for the VP of Finance and Operations and the AAC leadership team
Interpret financial data into strategic insights, including variance analyses, to advise leadership on risks, trends, and opportunities
Collaborate with program directors to review monthly financial statements and transaction reports to resolve discrepancies and reconcile revenues and expenses
Track fund balances (grants, restricted, asset management, etc.) monthly and report information to key stakeholders
Serve as AAC’s primary accounting and audit lead, responsible for audit readiness, audit outcomes, and management responses
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IRS filings and grant reporting requirements. As part of this, prepare and file 990s, 1099s, and grant financial reports
Reconcile and pay monthly, quarterly, and annual state taxes
Oversee and process payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
Process 401 (k) and HSA contributions each pay period
Oversee and refine the organizational budgeting process, in collaboration with the VP of Finance and Operations
Prepare monthly and annual budgets using department and class structures, and import budgets into NetSuite; assist program and department leaders with budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
Partner with the VP of Finance and Operations and leadership to align financial strategy with organizational priorities
Lead forecasting and scenario analysis, and as part of this, monitor cash and investment balances and perform cash flow forecasting
Qualification
Required
6+ years of non-profit accounting and finance experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting principles, and internal controls
Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Are experienced working within and meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks/workflows
Preferred
CPA certification preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
2+ years of experience with NetSuite; experience using tools such as classes, subclasses, locations, financial reporting, and budgeting (preferred). Expert experience with NetSuite software is a plus
Competent with Microsoft Excel; bonus: Emburse/Certify, BILL, and Google Suites
Strong commitment to AAC's values and purpose. Experience in outdoor, environmental, or recreation sectors is preferred but not required
Benefits
Employer-paid medical (with reproductive and gender-affirming care)
HSA
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
A wellness program
A matching 401 (k) retirement plan
Flexible work scheduling
Pro deals
Generous paid time off
Bonding leave
Company
American Alpine Club
American Alpine Club is an organization that provides charity, support, events and volunteering services for the climber communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Billy Dixon
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Recent News
2025-10-16
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