What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance & Accounting Manager position at Nantucket Conservation Foundation?
The Finance & Accounting Manager oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations and finance and serves as the primary contact for human resources. Working closely with the CEO, the Finance & Accounting Manager assists in the preparing of budgets, provides regular financial updates, and serves as a resource to the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board. This position also supports the CEO in ensuring adherence to HR best financial practices and to developing and maintaining a culture reflective of NCF’s values and in support of NCF’s mission.
- Lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
- Brief the CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee of the organization’s financial standing on a quarterly basis.
- Meet regularly with the Treasurer to ensure proper financial oversight.
- Provide support to the Finance and Investment Committees, providing regular updates and reports.
- Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accountants receivable (AR), including gift processing.
- Serve as liaison to NCF’s outsourced financial services vendor.
- Manage insurance policies for office equipment, NCF vehicles, etc.
- Work closely with Board of Trustee’s Committee Chairs, helping to inform capital campaign, budgeting, and investment decisions.
- Serve as main liaison to the auditor. Generate financial and back-up reports related to the year-end audit.
- Serve as a member of the Marketing, Development & Finance team.
- Work with CEO to ensure all policies align with the NCF’s mission, vision, core values, and objectives, and support our organizational culture.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred or 5 years of experience in an equivalent position. CPA is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience with not-for-profit restricted funds accounting
- Demonstrated experience overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Demonstrated experience with QuickBooks Online, MS Office, Outlook, Excel, and operational databases
- Experience with Blackbaud software, including Financial Edge, is desirable
- Outstanding attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to take direction
- Be willing to take on additional projects and responsibilities as requested
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, set high standards for accuracy and efficiency, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Salary range: $95,000 - $110,000
- Generous benefits package
- Housing available
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000