Finance & Accounting Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Housing available

Job summary

Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. seeks a Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and finance, partner with the CEO on budgets, and provide regular financial updates to the Finance and Investment Committees, HR controls, and our mission-driven culture.

The role leads budgeting, reports quarterly to the CEO and Finance Committee, manages AP/AR and gift processing, coordinates with our outsourced vendor, and ensures policies align with NCF’s values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• CPA is desirable.
• Not-for-profit restricted funds accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, MS Office, Outlook, Excel, and operational databases.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Brief the CEO, Treasurer, and Finance Committee on financial standing on a quarterly basis.
• Meet regularly with the Treasurer to ensure proper financial oversight.
• Provide support to the Finance and Investment Committees with regular updates and reports.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including gift processing.
• Serve as liaison to the outsourced financial services vendor.
• Manage insurance policies for office equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with Board Chairs to inform capital campaigns, budgeting, and investment decisions.
• Liaise with the auditor; generate financial and backup reports for year-end audit.
• Be a member of the Marketing, Development & Finance team; align policies with mission and values.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication & discretion

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

5 years equivalent experience

CPA desirable

Tools

QuickBooks Online

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Operational databases

Blackbaud Financial Edge (desirable)

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