Vice President of Finance & Administration

Vice President of Finance & Administration

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Status : Exempt, full-time

The Organization

Wild Salmon Center works to protect some of the most beautiful and productive rivers left on the planet. These “salmon strongholds” are home not only to the king of fish but grizzly bears, bald eagles, orcas, and more than 130 other species that depend on wild salmon. These rivers also support thriving coastal communities and Indigenous cultures. If you are called home to these kinds of wild places and live to protect them, then WSC is the organization for you. The organization also features excellent benefits competitive with major international conservation organizations and offers room for professional growth.

The Position

The Vice President of Finance & Administration is the senior financial leader and a key collaborator and strategist on the Executive Management Team. This role oversees financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, grants and restricted funds management, audit readiness, and financial risk management. The VP provides oversight of outsourced Information Technology services to ensure secure, reliable systems that support data-driven decision making. This is a hands-on leadership role that pairs strategic finance with operational excellence.

The Team

The Finance and Administration team provides timely, accurate, decision-ready financial information, strong internal controls, and outstanding administrative and human resources support for the entire organization. We partner with the Conservation, Development, and Communications teams to align resources with our mission and long-term goals. The IT infrastructure is supported by outsourced providers, with the VP overseeing contracts and ensuring reliable, secure systems.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Planning

• Lead multi-year financial planning that aligns budgets with the strategic plan and our 2032 conservation outcomes.
• Translate strategy into annual budget targets, quarterly re-forecasts, and clear financial KPIs for programs and shared services.
• Provide scenario modeling, cash flow forecasting, and sensitivity analysis to support executive and Board decisions.

2. Accounting, Controls, and Audit Readiness

3. Grants, Contracts, and Restricted Funds

4. Enterprise Performance and Decision Support

5. Treasury and Risk Management

7. Governance and Board Partnership

8. Team Leadership and Culture

Qualifications

Core Competencies

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Work Environment and Location

Compensation

The pay for this full-time position starts at $175,000 / year or commensurate with experience.

Additionally, a comprehensive benefits package, designed to help our employees stay healthy and plan for their financial future, includes :

To Apply

Submit cover letter and CV to careers@wildsalmoncenter.org and include “Vice-President Finance & Administration” in the subject line. Please note in your cover letter where you learned of this position. This position will be open until filled.

Wild Salmon Center is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We will gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please reach out to our Senior Manager of People & Culture ateellis@wildsalmoncenter.org in advance to request assistance.

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