Chief Development Officer

Ctriver; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

3% retirement match

Job summary

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial duties for a growing nonprofit focused on clean water and healthy habitats. You will supervise a Finance Team, advise the Executive Director on risk and liquidity, and support organizational growth through strategic financial leadership.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, audits, grants management, and GAAP compliance to ensure sound financial health and accountability across programs and grants.

Qualifications

• CPA, MBA or significant senior accounting/controller experience.
• Experience managing large state and federal awards and contracts.
• Experience with single audits.
• Ability to clearly explain financial information to staff, board and public.
• Experience in non-profit finance administration.
• Experience in Human Resources.
• Good humor and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee analyses of financial conditions and report to the Executive Director, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board on financial health.
• Provide strategic financial advice for short and long-term planning.
• Guide budget development, tactical plans, NICRA, and performance metrics for growth.
• Oversee audits and single audits as required.
• Review and manage tax returns with service provider.
• Oversee investment portfolio performance.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Non-profit finance

Board reporting

Risk management

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

Tax preparation

Job description

Office location: Greenfield, MA with possibility for some remote work

Position Description

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. The Chief Financial Officer will provide oversight, coordination, and execution of all financial duties and responsibilities for a growing non-profit. Improve and oversee accounting and control systems. Advise the Executive Director on investment, risk, liquidity, and audit issues. Staff the Board Finance Committee and serve on the Senior Leadership Team. Support the growth and success of the organization through leadership, strategic advice, and commitment to the mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or oversee all analyses of financial conditions. Report regularly to the Executive Director, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board on the financial health of the organization.


• Provide strategic financial advice and direction over both short and long-term planning horizons.


• Guide the development of the budget, tactical plans, NICRA, and performance metrics required to achieve orderly growth.


• Manage all financial statement audits and single audits as required.


• Review and manage tax returns prepared by tax service provider.


• Oversee and evaluate investment portfolio performance.


• Assist ED in managing organizational risk, including regulatory compliance issues and the timely filing of local, state, and federal reports.


• Maintain the chart of accounts for all programs and grants.


• Evaluate and improve the systems that support the financial functions of the organization.


• Design and maintain a system of accounting policies, procedures and controls that are understood and supported by all relevant staff.


• Assure all expenditures conform to restrictions of GAAP and Connecticut River Conservancy By-laws and policies.


• Manage the closing process and the recording of all financial transactions, including a general ledger, cash receipts journal, disbursements journal, payroll journal, accounts receivable and any other documentation necessary to accurately reflect financial activity.


• Assure that accounting of funds complies with state and grant regulations (including allowable costs, governmental auditing rules, and subrecipient monitoring and management).


• Supervise the four-person Finance Team.


• Exercise excellent independent judgment and initiative.


• Other work as assigned.

Qualifications

We understand that many people who may be impacted by biased hiring standards, such as women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC applicants, may only apply if they meet every requirement listed in a job posting. If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet most of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply.

• CPA, MBA, or significant experience as a senior accountant, auditor or controller.


• Experience in successfully managing large and complex state and federal awards and contracts.


• Experience with single audits.


• Ability to clearly explain financial information to staff, board and the general public.


• Experience in non-profit finance administration.


• Experience in Human Resources.


• Being of good cheer and in possession of a sense of humor.

Office Location

Greenfield, MA with possibility for some remote work.

Salary and Benefits

CRC provides medical, dental and vision benefits, ample paid time off, and up to a 3% match for retirement.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2026

Overview of the Organization

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed.

CRC has been a steward of the Connecticut River and its tributary streams since 1952. Our programs include advocacy, aquatic invasive species management, dam removal, habitat restoration, migratory fish surveys, recreation events, trash cleanups, and water quality monitoring. Through collaborative partnerships in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CRC leads and supports efforts for resilient and life-filled rivers from source to sea. We are uniquely positioned to leverage local, state, regional, and federal resources as the only science-based nonprofit working throughout the entire watershed. Our values of collaboration, integrity, purpose, and adaptability guide our ongoing work to address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Together through community engagement and education, we’re helping to ensure healthy rivers for all. Learn more at ctviver.org .

The Connecticut River Conservancy is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affoirmative Action Employer and will engage in an inclusive recruiting and hiring process. It considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.