Chief Financial Officer

DeltaWaterfowl is seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) tobe based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Founded in 1911, Delta Waterfowl Foundation (Delta) usesscience-based solutions to produce ducks and to conserve prairiewetlands to ensure the future of waterfowl hunting. Delta’s visionremains steadfast - abundant ducks and endless opportunities for allwaterfowl hunters. As the “The Duck Hunters Organization,” Deltaconducts vital waterfowl research, trains the next generation ofwaterfowl biologists and scientists, and promotes and protects thecontinuing tradition of waterfowl hunting in North America. The four key pillars of Delta’s organization are the following: Duck Production: Delta deliversefficient, effective waterfowl programs such as PredatorManagement and Hen Houses to produce more ducks on the prairiebreeding grounds. Based on sound science, Delta’s duckproduction efforts add ducks to the fall flight every year andin every flyway. Habitat Conservation: Delta conservescritical breeding duck habitat through continual agriculturaland public land conservation policy efforts. Delta works inpartnership with landowners to create innovative,incentive-based programs such as Working Wetlands, which ensurestrong duck production this year and long into the future. Research & Education: Delta is a leadingwaterfowl research organization, with a legacy of leading-edgescience. Delta bases the organization’s duck production andhabitat programs on this research and continually seeksscience-based solutions to issues facing ducks and duck huntersthroughout North America. Delta also provides hands-on andincredibly important training opportunities to the nextgeneration of waterfowl and wetland biologists and scientists. HunteR3: Delta works to ensure thetradition and future of waterfowl hunting through programs suchas First Hunt, the largest waterfowl hunter recruitment programin the world. Delta also ensures that future wildlifeprofessionals appreciate the economic, ecological, andrecreational importance of hunting through our rapidly expandingUniversity Hunt Program. Delta rigorously protects huntingaccess and opportunity, defending waterfowl hunting anytime andanywhere. The mission, vision, and values of Delta Waterfowl are clear andhave never been more vital to ducks and duck hunters in NorthAmerica. Acres of quality breeding waterfowl habitat continue toshrink every year, while more hungry predators than ever roam thelandscape where ducks nest. Waterfowl hunters too, face mountingpressures. With the launch of the Million Duck Campaign, Delta isuniquely positioned and poised to amplify the organization’s impactby dramatically increasing the scope and scale of work across eachof its four pillars. Delta will maintain and incrementally expanddelivery of existing programs to fulfill the mission to produceducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting. Delta is poised tobuild on its current strategic plan with the following emergingstrategic goals: Steward and Complete the Million DuckCampaign. In June, Delta is wrapping up the public phase of theMillion Duck Campaign. To date, Delta has secured $221 millionof its long-term goal of reaching a $270 million endowment tofully and permanently fund the annual cost of producing onemillion ducks. has been committed toward this need. Delta willfocus its fundraising on securing the remaining capital neededto sustain the campaign’s long-term delivery. Expand Access and Opportunity Under theDuck Distribution Banner. The Duck Distribution initiative isDelta’s vehicle for expanding waterfowl hunting access andreinforcing its value to duck hunters across North America.While the initiative includes national communications, branding,and marketing strategies, the programmatic impact will focus onimproving access and habitat conditions on public trust assets. Delta’s Scientific Leadership is acritical element in all aspects of the organization’s impact andvalue. Delta is investing in its research capacity andscientific leadership. This includes expanding studies on duckdistribution, validating the return on investment in predatormanagement and duck production, and setting the stage for afuture campaign rooted in rigorous science. Today, Delta Waterfowl remains true to James Ford Bell’s foundingvision, ever evolving to respond to the new threats and challengesfacing ducks and duck hunters. Delta’s vision of abundant waterfowland endless opportunities for duck hunters serves as a promise of abright future — one with skies full of ducks and countless places toenjoy those magical mornings in the duck blind. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the CEO and plays astrategic role in the overall management of the organization. TheCFO is responsible for developing and implementing Delta’s financialstrategy. The CFO should be a proven leader with stronganalytical, finance, and operational skills to contribute to timelyexecution of Delta’s strategic goals. The CFO should possess greatpeople skills and excellent business acumen. The CFO will guide thethoughtful and strategic deployment of the finances and operationsof Delta. Overall, the CFO will ensure that the workplaceoperates smoothly. The broad goals for the Chief Financial Officer include thefollowing: Ensure the financial health andintegrity of the organization by overseeing budgetary processesand ensuring compliance with generally accepted accountingprinciples (GAAP). Provide oversight of financial systems,policies, and procedures in alignment with state and federalrequirements, including preparation of annual operating budgets,financial reports, and regulatory filings. Continually assess and upgrade Delta’sapproach to internal controls, compliance with accountingstandards, and other relevant finance policies and practices. Collaborate with the CEO and othersenior management to ensure sound financial strategies resultingin strong financial performance and healthy financial position. Act as a strategic advisor to the CEOand senior leadership, offering data-driven insights andfinancial modeling to support enterprise-wide decision-makingand long-term planning. Support the Board, CEO, and other seniormanagement in assessing economic models to help ensure alignmentwith public and private revenue streams. Lead theevaluation and development of sustainable business models thatdiversify revenue—balancing product sales, fee-for-service,philanthropic contributions, and other funding streams. Direct and oversee all aspects of theFinance & Accounting functions of the organization. Ensure the financial team serves as aneffective and collaborative organizational resource to inform,educate and support budget development, execution, andmanagement. Manage processes for budget development &monitoring, financial forecasting, and reporting to board andstaff. Professional Experience and PersonalAttributes The CFO should ideally embody the following professionalqualifications and personal attributes: Professional Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, withan MBA and/or CPA – familiarity with government accounting andaudit issues strongly preferred. More than 10 years' experiencetotal accounting/finance experience. Strong financial management skills,including oversight of budget preparation and analysis, decisionmaking, and reporting. Proven ability to prepare financialforecasts and leverage data analytics to inform decision-making.Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, andproblem-solving skills. High level of strategic thinking andplanning. Ability to envision and convey Delta’s strategicfuture to the CEO and staff leaders. Proven leadership skills in financialanalysis and an ability to translate data into strategic toolsto enhance workplace performance. Demonstrated ability to effectivelycommunicate the organization’s mission to donors, private andpublic sector leaders, stakeholders, and others. Demonstrated ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively as a team player and withgrace and flexibility when faced with multiple time-sensitivepriorities and a changing environment. Strong organizational abilities,including planning and staff development. Experience with financial systemsimplementation and enterprise resource planning (ERP) toolspreferred. Understanding of nonprofit finance andexperience with restricted/unrestricted funding, endowments, anddonor stewardship is a plus. Personal Attributes Passionate commitment to Delta’s missionand its guiding principles; inspires respect and trust. A record of success serving as the chieffinancial officer and demonstrated competence with personnelmanagement, team building, and problem solving; Results-oriented leader with highintegrity, a solutions-focused mindset, and a proven ability tomanage complex budgets and performance metrics. Excellent analytical, communication andpresentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills with theability to build trust, foster collaboration, and mentorhigh-performing teams. Compensation Delta will offer a salary that matches or exceeds what is offeredby federal or university positions. They have generous payadvancement and terrific health insurance and retirement plans. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter,responding specifically to the experience and qualificationsrequired, to Daniel Sherman, President, Explore Company atresumes@explorecompany.com . Refer to DW/CFO in the subjectline. No phone inquiries, please. Delta Waterfowl is an equal opportunityemployer and seeks a diverse pool of candidates. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. All correspondence will remainconfidential.

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