Finance & Accounting Manager

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing provided

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition is seeking an Finance & Accounting Manager to lead budgeting, oversee AP/AR, and support the CEO with financial strategy. You will coordinate with the Finance and Investment Committees and ensure strong internal controls while maintaining alignment with the organization’s mission.

You will manage outsourced services, insurance, and reporting, while collaborating with senior leadership to foster a culture of accuracy and accountability across all financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or 5 years in a related role.
• CPA certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and planning with CEO; review budgets and monitor progress.
• Brief the CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee on financial status quarterly.
• Meet regularly with the Treasurer for financial oversight.
• Support Finance and Investment Committees with updates and reports.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including gift processing.
• Liaise with outsourced financial services vendor.
• Manage insurance policies for office equipment and vehicles.
• Inform capital planning with Board Chairs; support budgeting and investment decisions.
• Liaise with the auditor; generate year-end financial reports.
• Be a member of the Marketing, Development & Finance team.
• Ensure policies align with the organization’s mission, values, and objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential material

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Able to take direction

Additional project work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Operational databases

Blackbaud Financial Edge

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.

Budgeting and Finance:

• 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.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• 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 foraccuracy and efficiency, and demonstrate a strong work ethic

Location:

Primarily on-island (Nantucket, MA). Full-time relocation is preferred, and housing is available for candidates who choose to relocate.

Hybrid arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with regular in-person attendance required for key meetings and events.