Finance & Accounting Manager

Nantucket Conservation Foundation; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Nantucket Conservation Foundation is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations and HR support. You will lead budgeting with the CEO, provide financial updates to leadership and committees, and supervise AP/AR, gift processing, and vendor relationships.

This role partners with the CEO and board to align policies with the organization’s mission. Qualified candidates have nonprofit accounting experience, strong systems knowledge (QuickBooks Online, Blackbaud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or 5 years in a similar role.
• Not-for-profit restricted funds accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience overseeing AP/AR and gift processing is essential.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Blackbaud Fi Edge, MS Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and planning with the CEO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets.
• Brief the CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee quarterly on financial status.
• Meet regularly with the Treasurer to ensure proper financial oversight.
• Oversee AP and AR, including gift processing; liaise with outsourced vendors.
• Manage insurance policies and support investment decisions with board chairs.
• Prepare year-end audit reports and support the auditor; collaborate on HR financial practices.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

CPA desirable

Tools

QuickBooks Online

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

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.

• - 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