Finance Manager

Northeast Wilderness Trust; Vermont; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Wilderness Trust in Vermont is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for our nonprofit with a $4M operating budget. You will record and reconcile transactions, prepare quarterly statements, and support annual audits.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and transparent budgeting across land conservation programs. Candidates should bring strong accounting skills and nonprofit experience; location is Vermont with a flexible work

Job description

Northeast Wilderness Trust’s (the Organization) mission is to conserve forever-wild landscapes for Nature and people. We safeguard over 118,000 wild acres across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Northeast Wilderness Trust is the only regional land trust focused exclusively on rewilding through forever-wild conservation. We believe in the immense value of wilderness, both for its intrinsic value and for its unique role to reverse the biodiversity crisis, mitigate climate change, and provide solace to the human spirit.

The Finance Manager is responsible for a variety of professional-level accounting duties including bookkeeping; recording and reconciliation of financial transactions, statements of records, and schedules; and preparing quarterly reports. The Finance Manager tracks and reports program and land conservation budgets, manages the annual audit, and year-end closings for a mission-focused nonprofit with a $4M operating budget. The Finance Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of the Organization’s financial systems and reporting.

Application deadline is November 25, 2026.