Finance Director

Position description:  The Finance Director is responsible for the fiscal operations of the organization, including accounting and financial management, grant and contract management and administrative operations. 
 
Qualifications: 
 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; at least five years of experience with a non-profit organization (preferred) or business that includes finance and office management
 
Knowledge of various software applications - Microsoft Office, accounting (SAGE preferred) and CRM (Monday.com preferred)
 
Experience in general ledger management, budgeting, monthly financial reporting, payroll, financial statement preparation and annual financial audit coordination. 
 
Applicants with a passion for the outdoors and a strong environmental ethic are welcomed.
 
Primary Job Functions:
 
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Finance Director is responsible for the following areas:
 
Accounting and Financial Management
 
Maintain the general ledger, including processing of accounts receivable, cash receipts and accounts payable
 
Work with outside payroll processing company on preparation of semi-monthly payroll
 
Monthly reconciliation of investment accounts
 
Assist the Executive Director in preparation of the annual organization budget
 
Monitoring actual results vs. budget on an ongoing basis
 
Prepare monthly financial statements for the Executive Director and Finance Committee
 
Assist the Development Director in tracking and monitoring of membership and other donations
 
Attendance at Finance and Board of Director meetings, as requested
 
Work with CPA firm to coordinate annual financial audit and tax return preparation
 
Grant and Contract Management
 
Ensure that contract billing and grant reimbursement reports are prepared on a timely basis
 
Monitor grant spending in accordance with budgets
 
Monitor time tracking for grants and contracts
 
Advise and review budget development for proposals
  
Administrative Operations
 
Supervise the Office Manager in performance of duties
 
Maintain insurance and review insurance policies
 
Manage the organization’s employee benefit program, including health insurance and 403 (b) retirement plan
 
Oversee the organization’s technology needs
  
Work location
 
Position requires on-site work at our Petoskey, MI office. 
 
Salary and Benefits 
 
Annual salary range:   $65,000 to $75,000
 
Benefits package:  Paid health, disability and life insurance; Health Savings Account contribution; 403(b) retirement plan; paid sick and vacation
 
 
Reply with a resume and cover letter by September 30, 2023 to Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 426 Bay St., Petoskey, MI 49770 or email to apply@watershedcouncil.org with the subject line: "Finance Director".