The Trustees of Reservations

Director of FP&A and Budget

The Trustees of Reservations$148K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in business administration, finance, or related field
  • 8+ years of financial analysis experience
  • Strong proficiency in financial tools and budgeting software
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial data
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles and fund accounting preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the organization’s annual budgeting process
  • Produce monthly management reporting packages
  • Monitor and analyze budget variances and implement corrective actions
  • Translate financial results into operational insights for senior leadership
  • Manage rolling financial forecasts for various metrics
  • Coordinate and ensure consistency in forecasting inputs across departments
  • Supervise and develop two full-time staff members

Benefits

  • Sick time: 15 days per year
  • Vacation time: 20 days per year
  • 12 observed holidays and 3 floating holidays
  • Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield with additional wellness benefits
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • 401k plan with 5% match after one year
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and work-related issues
  • Reciprocity access to local museums and cultural institutions
  • Free entry to Trustees properties and discounts on events
  • Personal exploration and service days at Trustees properties
Full Job Description


Posting Information:

Hiring Salary Range: $148,500 - $165,000

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Job Type: Hybrid (1-2 days per month in the Boston Office)

Location: Boston, MA

What You'll Do:

Your Impact:

Are you a motivated and self-directed individual with budgeting, financial forecasting and analytical skills? Our Finance team is seeking a Director FP&A and Budget to oversee financial performance management including budgeting, enterprise forecasting, reporting and insights, and data systems and integration. You will help translate strategy into resource plans and ensure financial discipline across the organization.

The Role:

As the Director of FP&A and Budget, you will lead annual budget planning, financial reporting, enterprise forecasting, variance analysis, performance metric development, and capital planning. In partnership with the Controller you will monitor organizational financial performance, identify emerging risks or opportunities, and drive timely corrective actions. You will also provide financial management support and oversight to the regional and site-specific management teams at The Trustees' locations.

Specifically, you'll:
  • Lead the development of the organization's annual operating, restricted, and capital budgets.
  • Produce the monthly management reporting package, including budget-to-actual analysis, forecasts, trend analysis, and forward-looking financial insights.
  • Monitor and analyze enterprise-wide budget variances and work with leadership to implement corrective actions when needed.
  • Translate financial results into clear operational insights and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Manage rolling financial forecasts (monthly and quarterly) for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Maintain and enhance driver-based financial models linking operational metrics to financial performance.
  • Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analyses related to funding changes, program expansion, and cost structure shifts.
  • Coordinate forecasting inputs from departments and ensure consistency in financial assumptions and methodologies.
  • Evaluate new initiatives, investments, pricing or fee structures, and resource allocation proposals.
  • Provide financial analysis to support strategic planning and multi-year financial projections.
  • Support capital planning and long-term liquidity management.
  • Coordinate the organization's insurance program, including the annual renewal process and coverage analysis.
  • Develop and deliver presentations to a diverse range of internal and external audiences
  • Assist with financial systems administration and provide training and support to internal business partners.
  • Supervise and develop two full-time staff members.


This is a full-time, exempt position (40/week) reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Skills and Experience:
  • Degree in business administration, finance, or related field
  • 8+ years of financial analysis experience
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with financial tools, spreadsheets, and presentation applications (MS Office including Power BI) and experience with budgeting and forecasting software systems
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information
  • Solid working knowledge of accounting, P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, and revenue recognition; knowledge of "fund accounting" a plus


Preferred:
  • Master's degree in business administration, finance, or related field
  • 7-10 years of financial analysis experience
  • Experience in the nonprofit sector and/or hospitality, recreation, or tourism industries


Eligibility Criteria:
  • Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
  • A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.


Compensation Range: The full compensation range for the position is: $144,375 - $185,625. Offers will be made in the following range ($148,500 - $165,000) and will depend on experience.

Don't quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.



Benefits

Your Benefits:
  • Sick time: 15 days per year
  • Vacation time: 20 days per year (prorated)
  • 12 observed holidays, 3 floating
  • Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits, such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with 5% match after 1 year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.
  • Reciprocity: Enjoy access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions for Trustees Staff, Volunteers and Interns.
  • Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
  • Day of Wonder: Spend one workday per year to exploring a Trustees property.
  • Day of Service: Spend one workday per year to helping with a project at a Trustees property.

About The Trustees of Reservations

The Trustees of Reservations is a nonprofit land conservation and historic preservation organization that was founded in 1891. The organization is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts and manages over 27,000 acres of land in Massachusetts. The Trustees of Reservations also operates several historic properties, including the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts and the Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
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