Chief Financial Officer
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Finance, Enviornmental, Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Hybrid | Des Moines
Posted: 1/30/26
Job Description
This position provides leadership plus the financial, accounting and transactional technical expertise required for the successful operation of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF). This fiscal management is needed for the organization to successfully initiate and execute the large, complex land protection projects and diverse conservation programs that are central to its nonprofit mission.
This senior leadership position performs critical finance and accounting operational tasks; provides special knowledge and expertise related to mission-centric projects and activity; collaborates with peers and colleagues to improve operations and results; and provides insight and analysis to equip leadership to set direction and make informed decisions.
The position reports directly to the President of INHF, has responsibility and authority over all accounting functions at INHF and provides supervision to the Senior Accountant position. The INHF CFO works closely with leadership staff to best serve the needs of their respective departments.
Deadline to Apply 2/27/26
Address
505 5th Avenue, Suite 444
Essential Job Functions
Accounting functions: Oversee all tasks related to General Ledger and banking activity, including journal entries, account transactions, reconciliation and reporting. Manage the processes and controls for payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. Lead the budget and audit processes. Manage all filings required by states and the federal government. Assure compliance with all nonprofit generally accepted accounting principles. Ensure completion and filing of state registrations for fundraising where required. Ensure timely and accurate completion of 1099s and W-2s.
Financial management: Manage cash flow, internal controls, property and casualty insurance, financial risk, loans and investment managers. Includes finance, accounting and reporting activity related to large, complex nonprofit programs and land projects. Perform vendor management for banking relationships, employee benefits, property and casualty as well as worker's comp insurance coverage, and corporate credit cards.
Support INHF President and Board of Directors: Inform and advise INHF President and Treasurer regarding fiscal affairs. Provide leadership to the board's Finance, Investment and Audit Committees.
Support staff, donors and partners: Provide supervision and oversight of the Senior Accountant position. Collaborate with colleagues to better deliver on INHF's mission and maintain relations with donors and project partners. Includes fiscal management, analysis and reporting of charitable gift annuities, reserved life estates, temporarily restricted funds, agency funds, restricted endowments and financial aspects of grant requests and reports.
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
Master's degree preferred
Other Formal Training
CPA certification preferred
Experience
Ten years of related experience including 5 years of experience with a nonprofit organization
Benefits
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation values our team members and takes pride in providing competitive compensation, generous medical and dental benefits, ample vacation and sick leave accrual, retirement matching, a flexible-within-reason schedule and opportunities for professional and personal growth. The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $175,000.
About the Company
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) is a statewide 501 (c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization that works with private landowners and public agencies to protect and restore Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. Since our founding in 1979, our supporters and staff have protected more than 200,000 acres of Iowa’s natural resources.
INHF was the first land trust in Iowa to receive national accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
Travel Required
Occasional travel for board meetings is required, and there is opportunity for travel to events and project meetings.
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Kari Walker