Manager of Conservation Services - GPRO (Bismarck, ND)

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Manager of Conservation Services – Accounting and Business Planning

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. – Great Plains Regional Office

Bismarck, ND 

Ducks Unlimited has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate for Manager of Conservation Services based in our Great Plains Regional Office in Bismarck, North Dakota.  This position is a direct report to the region’s Director and has primary assembly, tracking, and analysis responsibilities for the seven-state region’s $19 million operational budget and utilization of a $30 million revolving capital fund.  The Manager of Conservation Services supervises the region’s accounting and contract compliance staff.  

Key duties include the oversight of contracts compliance and accounting functions and financial reporting along with budgeting, cash flow and forecasting.  This position will work with other leaders in the organization to develop and implement financial priorities and strategies, establish and monitor internal controls, and conduct business efficiency analyses.

 

This position will work closely with members of regional and corporate management teams to develop long-term organizational financial plans.  Additionally, this position is a key resource for developing business plans for a variety of capital ventures including land acquisition programs, eco-asset trading, and venture capital opportunities. 

 

Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field with 5+ years experience with budgeting, finance, and team management in a business or governmental environment; OR a master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field with 3+ years experience with budgeting, finance, and team management in a business or governmental environment.
• Knowledge of ecological issues and conservation practices desirable but not required.
• Strong computer/technology skills, including automated accounting systems and custom business planning. Basic database management and programming skills including knowledge of SQL desirable.
• Direct knowledge and practice of budgeting, accounting, finance, and cost control principles including GAAP.
• Knowledge of cooperative agreements, grant agreements, government contracts, leases, real estate transactions and compliance with these instruments.
• Ability to analyze financial data; prepare financial reports, statements, and projections; and clearly articulate and present information.
• Experience in short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in developing, testing, and presenting financial models for new business ventures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated abilities in teamwork, and advanced verbal and written communications skills.

 

This position reports to the Director of the Great Plains Region and is required to work out of the Great Plains Regional Office in Bismarck, ND.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  Complete the electronic application and pre-employment forms at www.ducks.org/jobs; attach letter of interest, resume and daytime contact information (email & phone numbers) for three professional references; and submit. Deadline for submission of application is January 31, 2014. To request application materials, contact Candace Miller:

 

Candace Miller
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Great Plains Regional Office
2525 River Road
Bismarck, ND  58503
cmiller@ducks.org
Office  701-355-3511
Fax      701-355-3512