Director of Finance & Accounting

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant nonprofit accounting and fund accounting experience.
• Extensive experience leading finance and accounting operations within a complex nonprofit or mission-driven organization with multiple revenue streams.
• Extensive experience with NetSuite ERP administration, financial operations, reporting, workflows, and process optimization in a nonprofit environment required.
• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit fund accounting, GAAP accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, deferred revenue management, grant accounting, and audit management.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial governance, compliance procedures, procurement oversight, and audit readiness best practices.
• Experience supporting operational environments involving meetings/events, publications, memberships, subscriptions, grants, sponsorships, eCommerce, and/or international activities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive dashboards, financial models, KPI reporting, and organizational performance analyses.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, improve operational efficiency, and develop scalable financial processes.
• Experience supervising and developing finance and accounting staff and external vendors.
• Technologically proficient with experience collaborating across finance, IT, and operational teams to improve enterprise systems and workflows.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools required.
• Experience with nonprofit AMS/CRM platforms, payroll systems, expense management tools, and business intelligence/reporting platforms preferred.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, credibility, and commitment to GSA’s mission.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective, diverse, and multicultural working relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a professional demeanor and the capacity for mature judgment in interactions with all levels of society members, staff, and external contacts.
• The highest ethical standards, ability to maintain confidentiality, and strong commitment to upholding GSA’s scientific integrity initiatives and RISE policies are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant nonprofit accounting and fund accounting experience.
• Extensive experience leading finance and accounting operations within a complex nonprofit or mission-driven organization with multiple revenue streams.
• Extensive experience with NetSuite ERP administration, financial operations, reporting, workflows, and process optimization in a nonprofit environment required.
• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit fund accounting, GAAP accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, deferred revenue management, grant accounting, and audit management.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial governance, compliance procedures, procurement oversight, and audit readiness best practices.
• Experience supporting operational environments involving meetings/events, publications, memberships, subscriptions, grants, sponsorships, eCommerce, and/or international activities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive dashboards, financial models, KPI reporting, and organizational performance analyses.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, improve operational efficiency, and develop scalable financial processes.
• Experience supervising and developing finance and accounting staff and external vendors.
• Technologically proficient with experience collaborating across finance, IT, and operational teams to improve enterprise systems and workflows.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools required.
• Experience with nonprofit AMS/CRM platforms, payroll systems, expense management tools, and business intelligence/reporting platforms preferred.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, credibility, and commitment to GSA’s mission.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective, diverse, and multicultural working relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a professional demeanor and the capacity for mature judgment in interactions with all levels of society members, staff, and external contacts.
• The highest ethical standards, ability to maintain confidentiality, and strong commitment to upholding GSA’s scientific integrity initiatives and RISE policies are required.

Why Join GSA?

GSA offers a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where employees contribute to advancing geoscience research, discovery, education, and service to society. GSA is committed to supporting employees through competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, workplace flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership

GSA’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Pet insurance offerings
• Industry-leading vacation time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• A flex-first workplace philosophy supporting flexible and remote work arrangements
• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 7.5% direct employer contribution
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Employee wellness and support resources
• A collaborative and inclusive organizational culture focused on innovation, service, and impact

Working Environment / Physical Activities

• Extensive computer work (six or more hours per day).
• Multiple projects and deadlines that create a demanding work environment are standard.
• May need to stand and walk for periods of time if attending GSA meetings.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• GSA has offices in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C., and has a FlexFirst policy for remote and hybrid work, ensuring productivity and work-life balance.
• Travel: Requires occasional national travel.

The opportunity is a full-time, exempt, flexible position with a remote work schedule. The salary range is $3,846.15 - $4,807.69 per pay period, annualized range $100,00 - $125,000. GSA provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and PTO, as well as paid holidays, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and opportunities for professional development. Additional recognized time off includes Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples Day in 2026.

If you are interested in this position, please review the full job description and submit a cover letter and resume through the GSA Career Pathways Job Board. The anticipated start date is August 2026 or sooner if possible.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply immediately. This posting will close on June 26, 2026.

GSA is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the business's success and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in organizational policy and the way we do business at GSA, and it is an important principle of sound business management.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.