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Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities. Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.

This position is partially remote eligible at Conservation Legacy's headquarters in Durango, Colorado.  We are interested in speaking with applicants who are serious about relocating to Durango, or within a reasonable commute. Title: Senior Accounting Manager Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position will be in the $88,400-$91,052 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position.  Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position.  Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.  Location: Durango, CO, with part time remote eligible  Status: Full-Time, Exempt  Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.  Reports to: Director of Accounting Posting Period: Please apply before April 24, 2026 Organizational Summary:   Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.   These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities. Position Summary:  The Senior Accounting Manager position is responsible for managing accounting services including the Accounts Receivable function. This position maintains the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data and supports the Finance Team throughout the monthly and annual close process. The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the Director of Accounting in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. The position ensures compliance with applicable regulations including GAAP and the CFR. The position provides day-to-day support of accounting operations. The Sr. Accounting Manager supervises the Accounts Receivable team and provides support to the Director of Accounting. Outcomes & Functions of Position: Accounting & Financial Management<ul><li>Maintains the integrity of general ledger (GL) for the organization.</li><li>Performs advanced GL reconciliations and resolves transactional conflicts.</li><li>Supports treasury management including processing weekly deposits. Completes grant analysis on revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversees the completeness, accuracy of AR and AP.</li><li>Provides direction, coordination, training and support of finance staff as needed.</li><li>Supports the weekly payable process and other administrative in-office tasks. Continually assesses current policies, practices, procedures, and operational processes; provides recommendations and initiates improvements.</li><li>Assists in the management of the annual single audit; prepares and reviews audit schedules; coordinate staff.</li><li>Assists the Director of Accounting in the monthly close process; review and post transactional entries and reconciliations.</li><li>Train and support AR and AP functions </li></ul> Organizational Advocacy<ul><li>Successfully engages, leads and supports a positive work environment for all within the organization and the communities we serve.</li><li>Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.</li><li>Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.</li><li>Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned.</li></ul> Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.     Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, advanced technical accounting skills required.</li><li>Minimum of 6 years managing administrative systems in non-profit or similar organization preferred.</li><li>Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience.</li><li>Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.  </li><li>Ability to keep others and oneself, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.</li><li>Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies.</li><li>Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.</li><li>Ability to successfully work in a fluid, changing work environment. </li></ul> Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.   Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    <img alt=" " height="1" src="https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=1f73c63a19c9d7f382fbc3525a61c2ce&view" width="1"/>

Conservation Legacy

Sr. Accounting Manager

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Accounting Close

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable Management

Code of Federal Regulations

Communication Skills

Conservation

Data Quality

Driver's License

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Financial Management

General Ledger Accounting

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Mail Processing

Maintain Compliance

Microsoft Office

Nonprofit

Operational Support

Operations Processes

Physical Demands

Policy Analysis

Reconciliation

Regulatory Compliance

Revenue Analysis

Revenue Recognition

Staff Policies

Strategic Planning

Systems Administration/Management

Technical Accounting

Training/Teaching

Treasury Management

Willing to Travel

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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced CAS leader to build the practice from the ground up, establish scalable processes, lead a high-performing team, and partner closely with firm leadership to drive long-term growth and innovation. The Client Accounting Services Department Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and scaling the firm's CAS practice.

What's the Role?The Client Accounting Services Department Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and scaling the firm's CAS practice. This position plays a critical role in evolving the firm from traditional bookkeeping services into a true client advisory-focused CAS model.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced CAS leader to build the practice from the ground up, establish scalable processes, lead a high-performing team, and partner closely with firm leadership to drive long-term growth and innovation.This role may be based in any of our 19 MBE office locations, filled as a hybrid opportunity, or filled as a remote position, depending on experience.To help us get to know you better and your interest in the role, please submit both a cover letter and your resume with your application.What Will I Do?<ul><li>Lead the strategy, structure, and growth of the CAS practice.</li><li>Oversee client advisory engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to key clients.</li><li>Build scalable workflows, service standards, and best practices across the CAS department.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop CAS supervisors and team members.</li><li>Partner with firm leadership on pricing, service offerings, and growth initiatives.</li><li>Ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li></ul>What Experience and Skills Do I Need to Be Successful?Required Qualifications<ul><li>10+ years of experience in accounting and Client Accounting Services.</li><li>5+ years in a leadership or senior management role within CAS or outsourced accounting.</li><li>Proven experience building, scaling, or transforming a CAS or bookkeeping practice.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards, payroll, and outsourced accounting services.</li><li>Experience leading teams and managing multiple client engagements.</li></ul>Key Skills<ul><li>Strategic and entrepreneurial leadership mindset.</li><li>Strong client advisory and relationship management skills.</li><li>Ability to build processes, teams, and scalable service models.</li><li>Comfort driving change and innovation within a growing firm.</li><li>CPA or similar professional certification preferred.</li></ul>Why Join This Opportunity?<ul><li>Build a CAS practice from the ground up with firm leadership support.</li><li>High-impact leadership role with visibility and influence.</li><li>Entrepreneurial firm culture that values innovation and growth.</li><li>Opportunity to shape services, processes, and team structure.</li><li>Long-term career growth and upward mobility within the firm.</li></ul>Work Schedule & Travel<ul><li>Full-time position.</li><li>Periodic travel required (approximately 6–8 times per year).</li><li>Role may be based in one of our offices, hybrid, or remote, depending on experience.</li></ul>How Do I Apply?Apply with your resume through our ATS. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Candidates may also reach out to our Lead Recruiter, Brock Kazda, on LinkedIn.About the FirmMBE CPAs provides accounting, tax, and advisory services through an expanding affiliate group. With 19 office locations across Wisconsin, Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado, the firm is committed to helping clients succeed while offering meaningful career growth opportunities for its team members.

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Complete annual registrations for the following: Secretary of State (SOS) – Annual Periodic Report, SOS- Annual Charitable Solicitation, System for Award Management (SAM), and Equal Pay Act audits and reports. Work closely with PEO to administer employee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, and offboarding, ensure compliance with all federal and state labor laws and regulations, compliance for employees who reside out of state, and required posting of federal and state laws in facilities.

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Put your financial acumen to work for the good of your community. Vibrant local nonprofit dedicated to social justice seeks a full-time Chief Finance and Personnel Officer to support our finance department. Community Connections Inc. has served children and adults with disabilities in SW CO since 1985. Applicants with disabilities encouraged to apply. Four-year degree in Finance or Accounting and/or minimum of five years’ accounting experience required, experience in human resources preferred. $47.61/hour DOE and full-time benefits including medical insurance available for purchase with employer contribution; dental and vision available for purchase; life insurance paid by employer; 401K participation after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked within those 12 months; Aflac and LegalShield available for purchase; paid company holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); unlimited PTO. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on 06/15/2026.  EOE Title: Chief Finance and Personnel Officer Reports to: President/CEO FLSA: Salaried/Exempt Full-Time Location: Hybrid. This position can be based out of any Community Connections location (Cortez, Durango, Pagosa Springs) Hourly Rate: $47.61 DOE Job Description: This position will require working with a team of directors of the organization to maximize revenues, oversee expenses, and manage human resources. Will be solely responsible for financial operations, preparation of annual audit and budgets, and human resources operations. Supervises the Controller and the HR Administrative Assistant. Works closely with the CEO to execute goals developed in Community Connections Strategic Plan and with the board of directors as needed. All employees will uphold our mission, vision, and values.Responsibilities: Management<ul><li>Develop, implement and annually review the Finance and HR Policies and Procedures. </li><li>Maintain internal controls, company documents related to Finance and HR and provide updated documents to PEO to make available to staff on the HRIS. </li><li>Answer Executive and other employees’ questions regarding Finance and HR functions and meet with Executive Team as needed. </li><li>Participate in decision making regarding all insurance. </li><li>Review all contracts, ensure all contractor files are current with all necessary contractor documentation, and ensure HIPAA Business Partner Agreement is signed by each applicable business partner. </li><li>Attend all board meetings, present financials to the board, and attend other meetings as requested. </li><li>Serve on Board Finance Committee and provides the Committee with detailed financial statements and analysis. </li><li>Prepare finance dashboards for the Administrative Review Team and participate in ART meetings. </li><li>Assist with the preparation of the Annual Report when needed. </li><li>Complete annual registrations for the following: Secretary of State (SOS) – Annual Periodic Report, SOS- Annual Charitable Solicitation, System for Award Management (SAM), and Equal Pay Act audits and reports. </li><li>Oversee donations and grant funds. </li><li>Coordinate company Volunteer and Wellness programs and quarterly Staff Meetings. </li><li>Supervise the Controller and HR Administrative Assistant. </li><li>All other reasonable duties as assigned. </li><li>Review Emergency Action Plan and Crisis Communication Plan and ensure communication with staff. </li></ul> Finance<ul><li>Oversee all finance processes, in addition to cash, investment, line of credit, credit cards, and asset management, maintaining all banking relationships. </li><li>Coordinate preparation of monthly statement of financial position and income statements. </li><li>Coordinate and prepare annual budget with Controller using input from the Executive Team, Directors and Managers. </li><li>Coordinate annual audit and prepare audit schedules for auditors. Review reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.   </li></ul> Human Resources<ul><li>Coordinate payroll and human resources functions with Professional Employer Organization (PEO). </li><li>Work closely with PEO to administer employee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, and offboarding, ensure compliance with all federal and state labor laws and regulations, compliance for employees who reside out of state, and required posting of federal and state laws in facilities. </li><li>Assist the PEO with workers’ compensation claims, lawsuits and unemployment hearings regarding employees. Oversee all Unemployment claims working with the agency’s attorney. Document and create E-Verify case within USCIS guidelines for I-9s. </li><li>Review payroll semi-monthly for completeness and accuracy. </li><li>Oversee all payroll tax reports, property tax reports, and any state or federal requirement for non-profit status. Review Colorado Unemployment Insurance Report. </li><li>Ensure annual W-2s, W-3s, 1099s, 1095s, 1094s are accurate and distributed. </li><li>Administer the 401 K plan, review annual compliance testing, and oversee the annual filing of 5500 and 8955. </li><li>Coordinate FAMLI requests and payouts. </li><li>Manage all employee benefits programs and maintain employee files. </li></ul>Core Competencies:<ul><li>Alignment & Compliance: Walking the Talk </li><li>Compassion </li><li>Decision Quality </li><li>Integrity & Trust </li><li>Interpersonal Savvy </li><li>Managing & Measuring Work </li><li>Negotiating </li><li>Organizational Agility </li><li>Political Savvy </li><li>Quality of Work Output </li><li>Strategic Agility </li><li>Use of Resources </li></ul>Knowledge and Abilities:<ul><li>Must be able to prepare and analyze accounts receivables/payables, payroll, general ledger, financial statements, and all organizational operational functions.  </li><li>Must have extensive knowledge of budgeting and audit processes. </li><li>Must have experience with accounting software, strong computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and HRIS platform. </li><li>Must have previous knowledge and experience processing payroll. </li><li>Must have excellent supervisory and management skills. </li><li>Ability to assess complex systems and develop efficient processes.  </li><li>Experience with human resources is preferred, with ability to coordinate with Professional Employer Organization (PEO) program. </li><li>Ability to commute for business, when needed. If driving, must possess a drivers’ license in the state they reside and current auto insurance. </li><li>Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including Motor Vehicle Record is required. </li><li>Nonprofit accounting experience preferred. </li></ul>Qualifications:Four-year degree in Finance or Accounting and/or minimum of five years’ management accounting experience required, experience in human resources preferred. Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodation or assistive technology. Employees in this position may spend significant hours on the computer writing and corresponding. The employee must be able to read text on the computer and paper documents. Communicating with others via email, letters and telephone is required. An employee in this position will use a laptop computer and may also have documents and files that they will need to transport within and outside the office. The employee will be required to attend meetings, training and other community activities within the region of Southwest Colorado, with the possibility of occasional travel within Colorado or out of state to training or conferences.

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