Finance & Accounting Manager

Nantucket Conservation Foundation; Nantucket (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on Nantucket

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Nantucket Conservation Foundation seeks an experienced Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee all day-to-day finance operations, budgeting, and HR support.

You will partner with the CEO to prepare annual budgets, provide regular financial updates to the Board committees, and ensure adherence to best practices while supporting NCF’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• CPA is desirable but not required.
• Experience with not-for-profit restricted funds accounting.
• Experience overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online, MS Office, Outlook, Excel, and operational databases.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and planning with the CEO and present updates to senior leadership.
• Brief the CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee on financial standing quarterly.
• Meet regularly with the Treasurer for financial oversight.
• Provide reports to Finance and Investment Committees.
• Oversee AP and AR, including gift processing.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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.

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

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.