Finance & Accounting Manager

Nantucket Conservation Foundation

$95K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred; 5 years of relevant experience accepted
  • CPA designation is desirable
  • Experience with not-for-profit restricted funds accounting
  • Proficient in overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, MS Office, and operational databases
  • Experience with Blackbaud software, especially Financial Edge, is a plus
  • Outstanding attention to detail and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting and planning process with CEO
  • Provide quarterly financial briefings to CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee
  • Ensure proper financial oversight by meeting regularly with the Treasurer
  • Support Finance and Investment Committees with updates and reports
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including gift processing
  • Liaise with outsourced financial services vendor
  • Manage office equipment and vehicle insurance policies

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package
  • Housing available
Full Job Description
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.

Requirements

- 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

Benefits

- Salary range: $95,000 - $110,000

- Generous benefits package

- Housing available

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