Job Announcement: Financial Manager

Location: Bemidji, MN (Remote candidates will be considered based on qualifications and alignment with organizational needs.)
 FLSA Classification: Full-time, regular, non-exempt, benefits eligible
 Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
 Application Deadline: Open until filled
 Contact: simone@ienearth.org

 

 

About the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)

The Indigenous Environmental Network is an international network of Indigenous Peoples whose mission is to protect all living relatives, the sacredness of Mother Earth and Father Sky, and our cosmovision, from destruction, contamination, extraction, and exploitation. Our work strengthens respect for natural laws and Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, for Indigenous Peoples, territories, lands, air, and waters. We organize, uplift, and maintain the inherent, collective rights, responsibilities, and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples, toward regenerative economies and an Indigenous Just Transition.

 

 

Position Summary

IEN is seeking an experienced and energetic Financial Manager to join our team. The Financial Manager will play a crucial role in providing financial resource functions, including accounting, financial management and analysis, budget analysis, benefits, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit accounting and financial management, with excellent communication, administrative, and organizational skills. The candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous cultural lifeways, and values.

This is a full-time, salaried position reporting to the Director of Operations. Preference is for the candidate to be based in Bemidji, Minnesota, though remote work is a possible option, in which case, occasional travel to IEN Headquarters in Bemidji is expected. A 90-day probationary period is required, after which full employment status and benefits begin.

 

 

Requirements

🔹 Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (required)

  • Master’s degree in a related field or MBA (preferred)

  • CPA or CMA designation (preferred)

🔹 Experience

  • 5–10 years of financial management experience, including 3–5 years in the nonprofit sector

  • Experience with:

    • Fund accounting and restricted/unrestricted funding

    • Grant management, donor compliance, and reporting

    • Federal and foundation audits

🔹 Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • GAAP- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and rules, standards, and legal obligations for nonprofits

    • IRS 990 reporting, knowledge and experience navigating IRS complexities/ regulations for nonprofits, and helping maintain tax-exempt status

    • Internal controls and audit preparation

  • Proficiency with:

    • QuickBooks preferred, and general knowledge of other nonprofit accounting and management software is a plus

    • Excel, budgeting tools, and database/reporting systems

  • Ability to:

    • Develop and manage organizational programs and grant budgets

    • Prepare and communicate financial reports to leadership and the board

    • Collaborate across program, development, and administrative teams

    • Clearly explain complex financial concepts to non-financial staff, including cash flow forecasting

    • Work collaboratively within a finance and operations team that could include a Grants Manager, an Administrative Assistant, a Bookkeeper, a Tax Accountant, and others. 

🔹 Leadership & Strategic Thinking

  • Experience managing board finance committees or external consultants

  • Contributes to strategic planning, financial forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability

  • Demonstrates cultural competency and alignment with Indigenous values and community-centered frameworks

  • Upholds the mission and values of IEN

 

 

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and financial planning skills

  • Proficient in grant management, developing and managing grant budgets, tracking expenditures, and financial reporting

  • Skilled in QuickBooks, spreadsheets, word processing, and database tools

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills

  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Brings a collaborative, grounded presence to the workplace, with a commitment to mutual respect, accountability, and the ability to navigate conflict and feedback constructively.

  • Values emotional maturity, integrity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

  • Committed to social change, rematriation, decolonization, and movement-building

  • Demonstrates integrity, credibility, and dedication to IEN’s mission

  • Experience working with Indigenous Nations or non-profit Indigenous Peoples organizations or organizations for social change

 

 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000–$90,000, based on experience, education, and training
 Benefits: Competitive benefits package offered upon completion of a probationary period

 

 

To Apply

The application process is open until the position is filled.
 Please direct questions to: simone@ienearth.org

Please provide a Cover Letter, Resume, two professional, and one personal reference.

 

 

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