Finance & Accounting Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Nantucket Conservation Foundation seeks an Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day finance and HR-related financial practices. You will budget with the CEO, provide regular financial updates to leadership and committees, and ensure adherence to not-for-profit accounting standards.

You’ll manage AP/AR, coordinate with outsourced vendors, and support governance with accurate reporting while upholding NCF’s values and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred or equivalent experience.
• Not-for-profit restricted funds accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing AR and AP processes.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online, MS Office, Outlook, Excel; databases.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion handling confidential material; able to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and planning with the CEO; manage budgets.
• Brief CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee quarterly on finances.
• Meet regularly with Treasurer for financial oversight.
• Support Finance and Investment Committees with reports.
• Oversee AP and AR, including gift processing.
• Serve as liaison to outsourced financial services vendor.
• Manage insurance for office equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with Board Chairs on capital campaigns, budgets, investments.
• Liaise with auditor; prepare year-end financial reports.
• Be a member of the Finance team and align policies with mission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion with confidential material

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA desirable

Tools

QuickBooks Online

MS Office Suite

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.

• 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