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Fontenelle Forest is Hiring a Director of Finance and Administration Near Bellevue, NE
Director of Finance and Administration
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $80,000 annualized salary
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life & long-term disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick,
holidays), employee assistance program, membership privileges, professional development, 403(b) plan,
and casual work environment
Are you an environmental advocate with a deep-rooted passion for nature and conservation? Would
you like to work in a non-traditional office setting located in a nature center, surrounded by the
forest, wetlands, and prairies? Do you get excited at the prospect of using your time and talents to
generate community support for an over 100-year-old organization with a mission focused on
conservation and nature education? If so, join our dedicated team today and help us inspire future
generations to care for the natural world!
JOB PURPOSE
The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for the successful operation and management
of Fontenelle Forest’s (the Forest) financial systems and internal controls, including accounting, financial
reporting and analysis, budgeting, investment and cash flow oversight, and government reporting. This
position is responsible for human resource functions and administration of employee benefit plans, as
well as administrative functions including organizational policies and procedures, insurance coverage
and compliance. The Director of Finance and Administration serves on the senior leadership team
providing input and decision making at a leadership level and serves as the liaison for financial matters
to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors. This position reports to the Executive Director.
PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance and Accounting
- Accounting: Oversee bookkeeping and accounting functions. Manage organizational cash flow,
recognition and tracking of restricted funds while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards,
regulatory requirements, and other policies and best practices. Develops and maintains
appropriate system of internal controls, business policies and practices.
- Budget and reporting: Directs and guides the annual budgeting process in collaboration with
reports. Communicates financial results to senior staff and the Board. Monitors financial
performance and collaborates with the Executive Director to determine corrective actions.
- Audit and tax: Prepares year-end audited financial statements and supporting schedules and
reports and federal 990 filings in conjunction with independent auditors.
- Treasury management: Monitors banking activities of the organization; prepares and monitors
Manages working relationships with financial & banking entities.
Human Resources
- Human resource system: Develops and manages a human resource system to include human
and general staff orientation, including review of Employee Handbook, policies, and procedures.
- Records Administration: Maintains personnel, employment, payroll, performance review, and
reports and completion of external requests for employment information.
- Benefit plans - Oversees administration and implementation of the employee benefits program,
- Employee relations: Works with senior staff and supervisors to address issues related to
Administration
- Governance: Serves as the staff representative to the Board’s Finance Committee, engaging the
and accurate financial statements to the Board, including analysis of trends and future
projections, and responds to related inquiries & requests for additional information/analysis.
- Strategic Planning: Ensures effective implementation of the organization’s strategic priorities
planning regarding proposed program expansion, providing financial and scenario modeling, to
determine program feasibility and ensure alignment of programs with financial resources.
- Compliance: Ensures that recordkeeping and record retention in the organization complies with
all government regulations, including employment and ERISA plans. Maintains contracts, tax
records, and ensures timely filing of exempt status for property tax exemptions.
- Risk management: Ensures insurance coverage (D&O, liability, auto, property, cyber) is
- Technology Management: Oversees technological functions of the organization providing both
technology manager service provider.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 7-10 years’ relevant experience required.
- Proficiency in non-profit and fund accounting in accordance with GAAP required.
- Experience with non-profit finance and the preparation and presentation of complicated
- Demonstrated experience developing, supervising, and analyzing budgets and preparing
- Hands-on expert-level experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting tool) and MS Office
- Ability to communicate effectively with various constituencies in person and in writing.
- Considerable experience in human resource administration, including best practices regarding
- Experience with benefits administration, human resource laws and regulations, and compliance
- Technology savvy with experience managing IT functions, including database updates and trends
and direction in information distribution, as well as selecting and overseeing software
installations and managing relationships with technology consultants.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field required.
- MBA or CPA preferred.
- Regularly works at a desk and must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as copier and
- Must be able to see and read fine print on paper and computer screen
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations and one of
the largest private nature centers in the nation. Fontenelle Forest owns and manages Fontenelle Forest
in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha. The properties encompass over 2,100 acres of forest, prairie,
and wetlands along the Missouri River in the geographically significant Loess Hills. Fontenelle Forest
aspires to be a national leader in environmental stewardship and education and the region’s premier
nature center. Fontenelle Forest embraces the values of Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Engagement,
and Sustainability.
Fontenelle Forest values its employees and is committed to maintaining a positive working
environment; a culture and a value proposition that attracts and retains top, diverse talent. Beyond a
personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are looking for candidates with a strong
commitment to integrating equity and inclusion best practices into programs and services. People who
have lived experience in historically marginalized and excluded communities are especially encouraged
to apply.
To Apply: Send introductory email or cover letter, resume or description of work history and related
experience, and three professional references to info@fontenelleforest.org. Please reference “Director
of Finance & Administration” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March, 2024.
Fontenelle Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political
ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its
employment related policies and practices.
Fontenelle Forest participates in E-Verify / Fontenelle Forest Participate in E-Verify
Job Summary
Full Time
Retail
$169k-229k (estimate)
03/04/2024
05/06/2024
fontenelleforest.org
OMAHA, NE
<25
1913
JOE RUSSO
<$5M
Retail
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About Fontenelle Forest
Founded in 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska's oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation. This federally designated 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity is a National Natural Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. FF owns and manages two nature centers: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha. The properties encompass nearly 2,100 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River in the geographically significant Loess Hills. The mission of Fontenelle Forest is to p...rovide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature. We want to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world.
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