Controller

 

Title:  Controller

Starting Salary Range:  The starting salary range for this position will be in the $101,400 – $104,442 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:  Fully remote eligible - Preference for Durango, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or Phoenix, AZ. 

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 Finance

Posting Period:  Please apply before August 29, 2025

 

 

It is vital for a candidate to submit both a resume and cover letter.

 

 

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 Controller is responsible for maintaining and overseeing Conservation Legacy’s financial, accounting and reporting activities.  This position is responsible for implementing an overarching financial structure for the entire organization that supports the viability of the business model and program mission.

The Controller works closely with the leadership team to set the organization’s goals, objectives, and results.

In addition, along with the Director of Finance, the Controller partners with and offers support to the board’s finance committee.

The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations for the organization’s annual budget and oversees the accounting department staff with functional responsibility over accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, fixed asset management, agreement management, budgeting, and cash management.  The Controller will work closely with operations to provide education on finance and accounting policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, as well as to explore how the finance department can support program operations.

 

 

Outcomes & Functions of Position:

 

Financial Leadership

 



* Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principle...