The Wetlands Institute seeks a highly motivated and organized Director of Finance who will be responsible for financial planning, investments and accounting operations for an environmental non-profit Institute in coastal New Jersey. The Director of Finance is a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and is part of the leadership team. Applicant must have a proven record of accomplishment of strong financial management and acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall financial oversight, monitoring and analysis, including development and implementation of sound fiscal management practices and internal controls;
• Manage and oversee monthly accounting processes, including bookkeeping, invoicing, and grants accounting;
• Administer payroll and retirement management;
• Monitor restricted grants and forecast spending to ensure compliance with funding organizations;
• Analyze and present financial reports to communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;
• Coordinate, supervise, and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board of Directors;
• Coordinate and lead annual budgeting and planning process;
• Administer and review all financial plans and budgets and monitor income and expenditures;
• Oversee management of investment portfolios and track endowment income and distributions;
• Manage cash flow and forecasting;
• Oversee financial management of contracts including contract billing and collection schedules;
• Update and implement all necessary financial business policies and accounting practices;
• Communicate with and prepare reports to the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees;
• Ensure successful implementation and ongoing management of QuickBooks and Point-of-Sale software platforms.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related area desired
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Director/Manager within an Accounting/Finance department.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting desired
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks; donor management software
• A strong team collaborator and ability to effectively supervise others