Interim Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job DetailsJob Location: Remote - Remote, MA 02129Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Remote/HybridJob Title: Interim Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Dates: 8/3/2026-12/4/2026

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is a 150-year-old conservation nonprofit focused on outdoor recreation from Maine to Virginia. With over 30 lodges, huts, and volunteer camps & cabins, we believe that by getting people outdoors, we unlock and deepen our community’s commitment to conservation. We partner with local communities, outdoor brands, and government entities to expand our community’s impact.

The Interim Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will provide leadership and continuity for AMC’s FP&A function during a 12-week leave period, with a 4-week transition overlap. This role will lead execution of key financial planning cycles—including the fall reforecast and annual budget process—ensuring high-quality analysis, strong coordination across teams, and timely delivery of materials.

Working closely with the CFO, the Interim Senior Manager will be responsible for developing financial insights and producing materials to support executive and Finance Committee decision-making. The CFO will serve as the primary presenter; this role ensures the underlying analysis, messaging, and outputs are accurate, clear, and decision-ready.

While this is a remote role location is flexible only within the AMC's footprint.

What You’ll Be Doing At AMC

2026 Reforecast Leadership (September–early October)

Lead the August reforecast process (executed in September/October), coordinating inputs across departments

Review and validate forecast updates prepared by budget managers
Challenge assumptions and ensure consistency and accuracy across projections
Develop clear, decision-ready materials for the Finance Committee (early October) and Board (mid October), including variance analysis, key risks, and recommendations
Partner closely with the CFO to align on messaging and key takeaways

2027 Annual Budget Process Ownership (Mid October–Late November)

Lead the annual budgeting process, building on the draft developed over the summer
Coordinate with department leaders to refine inputs, incorporate updates, and resolve gaps
Oversee consolidation and validation of budget data and assumptions
Prepare final annual budget materials for leadership review and approval in early December
Drive the annual budget through final revisions, materials production, and presentation, such that it is complete upon the Director’s return

Team Leadership & Oversight

Manage and support the Financial Analyst, who will execute much of the detailed model updates and data work, with direct oversight and ownership of the final work product
Provide direction, prioritization, and quality control across all FP&A outputs
Step in on complex, sensitive, or ambiguous areas as needed

Stakeholder Coordination

Serve as the primary FP&A contact for department budget leaders during planning cycles
Keep reforecast and budget processes on schedule through proactive communication and follow-up
Partner closely with the CFO on key decisions, tradeoffs, and issue resolution

Transition & Documentation

Complete a structured 4-week transition to gain familiarity with models, processes, and stakeholders
Document key assumptions, changes, and decisions made during the assignment
Ensure a smooth and organized handoff to Director at the conclusion of the assignment
Decision-Making & Role Clarity
Own: process management, analysis, model outputs, and development of all financial materials
Partner with CFO: messaging, key assumptions, and tradeoff decisions
CFO leads: executive and Finance Committee and Board presentations and final decision-making

QualificationsWhat AMC Is Looking For

7+ years of FP&A experience leading budgets and reforecasts; familiarity with non-profit budgeting (including restricted funds/grants) preferred
Strong ability to synthesize financial data into clear, executive-ready materials
Experience managing timelines and coordinating cross-functional inputs
Strong review skills—able to validate and refine models built by others

Experience with Sage Intacct accounting and Vena Solutions planning software platforms a strong plus

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00/hour

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week
Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution
Paid Time Off: earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service

Other Team Member Perks:

30% discount on AMC Merchandise
Free Annual AMC Membership
4 Free nights at AMC locations
Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

To Apply:

Please include a resume and letter of interest. No phone calls or agencies please.

AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility that serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.

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