Director of Finance
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Accounting, Finance, Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Onsite | Des Moines
Posted: 8/17/26
Job Description
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and hands-on financial leader to serve as our Director of Finance.
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Finance will provide strategic leadership for financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial systems, and organizational stewardship while ensuring the Garden has the financial strength and capacity to advance its mission and Strategic Framework.
This is a role for a leader who is equally comfortable thinking strategically and contributing directly to the work. The Director will serve as a trusted financial advisor and organizational partner while working alongside the Finance team to ensure strong day-to-day accounting operations, accurate reporting, and successful execution during month-end and year-end close, audits, budgeting, and other high-demand periods.
Deadline to Apply 8/23/26
Address
909 Robert D Ray Drive
Essential Job Functions
-Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the President & CEO, Leadership Team, Board, and key Board committees.
-Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial planning, reporting, and financial operations.
-Provide direction and oversight to the Finance team while remaining actively involved in accounting operations and critical departmental priorities.
-Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, processes, and reporting to support organizational effectiveness and growth.
-Partner across departments to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, allocate resources, and strengthen financial decision-making.
-Help shape the Garden’s future as an active member of the Leadership Team.
About the Company
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a dynamic nonprofit organization where plants connect people to nature, learning, and one another. Guided by our Strategic Framework and values, we're investing in our future through thoughtful leadership, innovation, and collaboration.
If you’re excited about combining strategic financial leadership with meaningful, hands-on work to strengthen a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.
Travel Required
Resume Required
No
Contact Person
Kate Selden-Egge