Business Manager

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches.

You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine. 

Position Overview: 

The Business Manager is responsible for systematically managing the business aspects of the Land, Water and Wildlife (“LWW”) Program at Environmental Defense Fund.  The LWW program is one of seven main business/ program units at EDF.  The Business Manger reports to the Vice President, Land, Water and Wildlife.

Responsibilities:

include but are not limited to: 

• Oversee the operational and fiscal activities of the LWW Program to include:  staffing levels, budgets, and financial management.  In particular develop the annual budget, reforecast expenses on a monthly basis, monitor program revenue and expenditures, and develop reports as needed.  
• Identify problems related to expenses and revenues and ensure that they are resolved with the appropriate managers.
• Plan and implement systems and procedures to improve the operations of the LWW program.  In particular, develop approaches that ensure that regional and team managers provide accurate and timely financial information and are aware of the status of finances, grants and contracts.
• Analyze processes and data and provide regional and team managers feedback on their financial performance.
• Manage the preparation of written and financial materials for periodic reviews of the program by the EDF executive team, funders and Board of Directors.  Ensure that the materials are accurate, timely, and appropriately identify challenges and opportunities in the implementation of the LWW Program’s work. 
• Through work with the LWW Program staff and managers, ensure that government and foundation grants and contracts are developed and managed efficiently, effectively and in accordance with Environmental Defense Fund expectations and in adherence with the conditions of the grants or contracts. 
• Play a key role in reporting on government grants in conjunction with EDF staff members in development and finance.
• Through work with the LWW Program staff and managers, ensure that hiring processes are managed efficiently and in accordance with EDF expectations.
• Work directly with LWW operational staff to ensure their work is appropriately coordinated across LWW teams.
• Act as a liaison with finance, development and human resources staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

include but are not limited to:

• Masters degree in business, accounting, finance or public administration preferred.
• At least 4 years accounting and financial management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Some supervisory experience preferred; knowledge of government contract accounting a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, especially in relation to non-profit accounting issues.
• Experience with general ledgers, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics, MS Forecaster a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and present conclusions in a concise, coherent manner to financial and non-financial staff.
• Clear and understandable oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion.
• Ability to juggle tasks, often with conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently.

Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience.  Full benefits package including health, dental, life, 403(b), and a host of other generous offerings.

To Apply: 

Interested applicants should please forward their cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.