Center for Northern Woodlands Education Hiring for Director of Finance and Operations / Associate Director Job at Lyme, NH Full Time

Director of Finance and Operations/Associate Director

$32,000 – $65,000, depending on experience and position.

Join a friendly, mission-focused team that helps people appreciate and care for forests. The Center for Northern Woodlands Education, nonprofit publisher of Northern Woodlands magazine, is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to supervise management and reporting of the organization’s financial data, and to oversee operations at our Lyme, New Hampshire office. These core responsibilities involve a half-time (20 hour) workweek, however, for a strong candidate with leadership experience and a professional interest in forest stewardship, we are willing to expand the role to include more leadership responsibilities as part of a full-time Associate Director position.

About the Center for Northern Woodlands Education

For over a quarter century, CNWE has served as a leading voice for forest stewardship in the Northeast, promoting greater awareness and appreciation of forests’ natural wonders, economic productivity and ecological integrity. Key constituents in our work include private forest landowners, who collectively manage approximately 80% of forestland in the Northeast, and teachers and other educators who promote place-based learning. We publish Northern Woodlands magazine and the syndicated weekly ecology series The Outside Story, host educational events and work in collaboration with other organizations to develop educational series and products.

As a small organization, we rely on the initiative and problem-solving skills of each staff member. Most staff work remotely some days, and we value a collaborative, friendly culture that emphasizes work-life balance.

Key Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance and Operations plays an essential role in the day-to-day function of the nonprofit, working closely with the rest of the team to ensure that different aspects of our work remain well-coordinated and on track. Core responsibilities include:

Finances:

• Provide analysis, forecasting, cash flow and budgeting. Prepare and distribute regular financial reports, including quarterly reports for the Board of Directors’ Finance Committee, and participate in quarterly Finance Committee meetings.

• Work closely with the nonprofit’s professional bookkeeping service to supervise the day-to- day financial activities of the nonprofit. This includes review of bi-weekly payroll, maintenance of internal controls, and weekly bank deposits.

• Supervise preparation and submission of reports to taxing and other governmental authorities. This includes monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports, ensuring compliance with the sales tax practices required by the Wayfair Decision, and preparation of year-end financials in coordination with an external CPA firm.

Operations:

• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including

Google Workspace, hardware, software, file management, and security practices.

• Manage insurance contracts, including maintenance of employee benefit program in coordination with outside providers.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee maintenance of our Lyme office, including possible commercial lease or other third party use of unused office space.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Detail-focused, with proven capacity to manage and report financial data
• Strong communication skills – comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment
• Computer competency, preferably with previous experience working in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks software programs

Also desirable:

• We historically have shaped job positions to leverage the skills and experience of outstanding individuals. If you have professional experience in forestry, ecology, conservation, journalism, multimedia production or nonprofit leadership, and you would like to explore the possibility of combining the core responsibilities in this job description with an opportunity to contribute in one of these areas, please indicate that interest in your cover letter.

How to apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume as PDF attachments to employment [at] northernwoodlands.org. Position will be posted until filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Work Location: One location