Savanna Institute

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead, manage, and mentor the internal finance team.
• Oversee the relationship with and work product of a contracted accounting firm.
• Evaluate and advise on the optimal balance of in-house versus contracted finance functions over time.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Serve as financial liaison to Canopy Farm Management, the Institute’s subsidiary business.
• Lead the annual organizational budgeting process in collaboration with department heads and the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts.
• Manage cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure organizational liquidity.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process.
• Oversee risk management and internal control systems.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance for grant-funded programs.

Senior Director of Finance