Director of Finance & Accounting (F&A)

The Job

The Geological Society of America (GSA) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance & Accounting (F&A) to lead and modernize the Society’s financial operations, accounting systems, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls in support of GSA’s mission and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to: GSA Executive Director & CEO

Employment Type: Full Time / Exempt

Level / Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000; generous holiday, PTO, health, and retirement benefits

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.
• Tech-savvy 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.