Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)

At ACD, we help the chemical distribution industry grow responsibly. We’re a mission-driven organization that values innovation, safety, and sustainability—and we know data drives all three.

If you’re curious, collaborative, and ready to use your technical skills to make systems smarter and people’s work easier, we want you on our team.

Position Details

Title: Database Manager
Reports To: Vice President, Finance & Operations
Classification: Exempt

What You’ll Do

As our Database Manager, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for ACD’s Association Management System (AMS), Associations Anywhere.
You’ll manage how our data flows—ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and impact across the organization—and collaborate across departments to turn messy data into clear insights that support smart decisions, member satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Job responsibilities will also include daily management of the AMS and implementation of database updates and upgrades, as well as integration of third-party applications with the AMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Be ACD’s data champion, managing AMS functionality, workflows, and integrations.
• Maintain clean, secure, and reliable data in alignment with governance standards.
• Design dashboards, reports, and workflows that make data easy to act on.
• Partner with Membership, Finance, Marketing, and Education to understand their data needs.
• Manage the accounts receivable subledger in the AMS and oversee the integration of the data into the accounting system.
• Lead continuous improvement of the AMS through testing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Respond to support issues and serve as liaison with vendors, as necessary
• Review AMS features and recommend adoption or alternative solutions
• Coordinate with external vendors on integrations and upgrades.
• Document best practices and help train colleagues in using the system effectively.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and enhance member experiences through smarter data use.

• Why You’ll Love Working at ACD

• Purpose with impact: Your work keeps our mission running smoothly—helping our members innovate safely and sustainably.
• Continuous learning: Get paid training, new-tech exposure, and professional development support.
• Inclusive culture: We value diverse voices and empower everyone to share ideas.
• Growth potential: Opportunities to shape systems, influence strategy, and expand your skills.
• Hybrid flexibility: Balance remote focus time with in-person collaboration.

What You’ll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience with database management, AMS, or CRM systems (association or nonprofit a plus).
• Comfort managing system integrations, APIs, and user access.
• Experience creating data dashboards and reports that drive decisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• A team-first attitude and great communication skills—you translate tech into human.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience.

About Alliance for Chemical Distribution

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), established in 1971, is an international association of chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners. Member companies process, formulate, blend, re-package, warehouse, transport, and market chemical products for over 750,000 customers. The chemical distribution industry that ACD represents is a major economic engine, employing over 70,000 people and generating $5.14 billion in tax revenue for local communities across the country, all while delivering valuable products to every industry sector.

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