Director of Finance and Operations

ABOUT US 

From its forest and farmland acreage in the Snoqualmie Valley, Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center cultivates conservation and food security to sustain and enhance the Puget Sound region. Oxbow’s primary funding source is Raven Trust, a family foundation. The organization’s work is focused on providing immersive educational programming, growing native plants, and growing food for donation through food security partners. Oxbow cultivates conservation and food security to support and sustain a healthy Cascadia region. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center seeks a Director of Finance and Operations to lead financial stewardship and operational excellence across the organization. This role will strengthen the systems, structures, and culture that support Oxbow’s mission. As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Director reports to the Executive Director and serves as Oxbow’s operational hub—integrating financial management, human resources, technology, and facilities to ensure the organization operates with clarity, efficiency, and a focus on long-term sustainability. 

A strategic and collaborative leader, the Director oversees two core areas—Business Operations and Site Operations—and manages key relationships, including external accounting partners, the Senior Site Manager, and the Operations Manager. This role requires both big-picture thinking and hands-on execution, along with a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. The Director fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and where colleagues and partners feel valued, supported, and empowered. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 

Finance Leadership  

• Work with the Leadership Team and Board of Directors to establish and implement reporting for key performance indicators to improve efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Lead the creation of Oxbow’s annual budget in collaboration with all Departments. This includes working with the Leadership Team and Program Managers to set financial targets over a three-to-five-year time horizon and develop multi-year financial plans and cash flow strategies to support growth and sustainability. 

• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the Leadership Team, the Board of Directors, and external auditors. 

• Provide clear financial analysis and recommendations to support organizational decision-making. 

• Oversee financial operations delivered in partnership with external accounting providers, including general ledger, payroll, receivables, payables, and reconciliations.  

• Coordinate annual audits and 990 filings with external auditors. 

• Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and all relevant financial laws and guidelines. 

• Serve as a thought partner on operational strategy, financial and operational policy development, and risk management with the Executive Director and Leadership Team. 

Operations Leadership  

• Work in partnership with the Executive Director and the Operations Manager to support HR initiatives such as recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, and training. 

• In partnership with the Operations Manager, develop IT policies, procedures, and best practices. 

• Manage organizational risk and compliance. 

• Create standardized procedures for operational processes as needed. 

• Direct the Site Team to optimize efficiency and mission alignment, including strategic planning for equipment and physical infrastructure. 
• Provide strategic oversight for the long-term development and stewardship of Oxbow’s physical site, ensuring that land use, infrastructure investments, and facilities planning align with organizational growth, program needs, and mission priorities.  
• Work closely with Oxbow’s Senior Site Manager and the Operations Manager to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors to Oxbow throughout the year. 

• In collaboration with the Leadership Team and Operations Manager, create and maintain systems and tools that optimize work efficiency across Oxbow, including both digital and physical infrastructure. 

• Supervise and set professional development targets for all direct reports, ensuring support and leadership for them to supervise their teams and processes effectively. 

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment with a high degree of clear communication with staff, contractors, board, and committee members. Indoor work is generally sedentary at a desk with repetitive use of hands and wrists, close-range visual focus, and exerting up to 10-25 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Outdoor work entails standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, grasping, carrying, reaching, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, pulling, digging, and walking the site on varying terrain and in varying weather conditions, and making visual observations, listening, and verbally communicating. Environmental factors include working both independently and closely with staff, working with interruptions, exposure to noise and weather conditions, and working with office and farm equipment. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (advance degree preferred) 

• Experience overseeing organizational or multi-department budgets and working with boards or governing bodies.  

• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit financial management, including organizational budgeting, accounting oversight, compliance, financial reporting, and familiarity with employment best practices in support of organizational operations. 

• Experience managing or overseeing operational functions such as facilities, site operations, or organizational infrastructure is strongly preferred.  

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

• Strong management skills, balanced strategic and tactical focus, with a demonstrated ability to deliver program results while maximizing individual development and well-being. 

• Exceptional organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. 

• Excellence in influence and leadership – a team player who can receive feedback and focuses on building a healthy and productive culture, is skilled at building trust and strong relationships, who models desired behaviors and nurtures them in others. 

• Ability to participate, lead and foster a collaborative team culture. Proven ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, coach performance, deliver tough messages with grace, and make decisions to advance the work with limited information or ambiguity. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization and to provide excellent customer service. 

• Patient, flexible, diplomatic, creative, resilient, pragmatic, with a sense of humor and an ability to stay grounded in diverse conditions and under pressure. 

• This position requires use of various office equipment, including computers and software, such as Office 365, QuickBooks, HRIS software/BambooHR, and other systems as required. Must be able to operate a variety of automated office machines, including a computer, printer, and copier. 

• Must be able to work safely at all times, participate in safety training courses, notify leadership of any safety concerns, and ability to recognize and notify leadership about any issues that pose a safety risk to staff, volunteers, or the general public. 

• Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

The Director of Finance and Operations position is a permanent, full-time, exempt position. The starting salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000. The offered salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Additional Benefits 

Oxbow believes in supporting our team so they can continue doing their best work in service to our mission. This position is eligible for a competitive package including:  

• Flexible work environment 

• 100% employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 

• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance 

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match 

• 10–30 days of vacation time per year, based on tenure and role. 

• Up to 10 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays per year, plus an end-of-year break 

• Up to 5 floating holidays per year 

• Additional paid and unpaid leave options, including jury duty, military service, emergency responder service, bereavement, and family or medical needs 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

NOTICES 

Equal Opportunity Commitment: Oxbow is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value the individual differences, life experiences, and knowledge that our staff bring to their work and their communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values, and the success of Oxbow’s mission. Oxbow provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Oxbow is committed to fostering a racially diverse team. People of color are encouraged to apply.  

NOTE: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees must present acceptable  

documents verifying identity, and authorization to be employed in the United States. Additionally, all applicants must possess a valid Driver’s License. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please apply directly through our website via BambooHR. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest in the position. The preliminary application deadline is May 29th 2026, though we will continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.