Position Title: Director of Finance and Human Resources, Part-time
Location: Morristown NJ
Schedule: Flexible
Hours per Week: 12-16
Salary Range: To be determined based on experience
Remote Work: occasional
Relationships:
- Reports directly to the Executive Director.
- Works directly with the Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Investment Committee.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 6% employer 401(k) match
- Paid time off
About Us:
Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to improving the land and water resources of the Passaic River region through water quality monitoring, land preservation and environmental stewardship, education and outreach, and community engagement. Learn more at: www.greatswamp.org
Position Overview:
We seek an experienced, organized, detail-oriented, and effective Director of Finance and Human Resources to oversee all financial matters, human resources, and insurance. This position is ideal for a self-directed professional seeking flexible hours and interested in working at a friendly, mission-driven organization.
The Director will work closely with the Executive Director and the treasurer of the Board of Trustees to oversee all financial matters in a GAAP compliant manner, manage human resources, and manage insurance matters. The Director also will oversee organizational policies and procedures and will ensure safety procedures are implemented.
Key Responsibilities:
General Management
- Works with the Executive Director and Board in establishing long and short-term financial and budget goals for the stability and perpetuity of GSWA.
Financial
- Supervise financial operations, accounting and budgeting. Ensure the accuracy of GSWA’s financial data and software, and that its financial systems and technology are appropriate and adequate.
- Work with individual staff members on matters of budget and finance. Consult with staff on day-to-day budget decisions and planning, approve expenditures for travel and purchases, and oversee other financial matters.
- Prepare and oversee GSWA’s annual budget for the approval of the Finance Committee.
- Extrapolate data and forecast revenues and expenditures.
- Responsible for GSWA’s adherence to audit standards, IRS non-profit requirements, the Standards and Practices of the Land Trust Alliance, internal controls and the principals of sound, responsible financial management, including donor intent.
Review, report on and oversee the activities of GSWA’s investment accounts. Committee and Board of Directors
- Meet regularly with the Finance Committee to review financial reports and recommend changes to the budget.
- Prepare special financial reports as needed.
- Work with an audit firm during annual audit. Prepare work papers as needed for audit, and, with the Finance Committee, review financial statements. Responsible for audit firm’s timely performance of audit, preparation of tax returns, and any other reports as necessary.
- When necessary, work with financial institutions to arrange financing of projects.
- Responsible for properly insuring GSWA staff and board members.
- Responsible for GSWA’s adherence to audit standards, IRS non-profit requirements, internal controls and the principals of sound, responsible financial management.
Fundraising and Development
- Responsible for proper handling of donations.
- Work closely with the Executive Director, Director Development, and others to ensure completeness of fundraising goals for all projects.
- Work with the Executive Director and Development Director to set goals and ensure adequate financial resources.
- Track grants budgets and financial/general ledger reporting for grants, ensure grant compliance.
Personnel
- Oversee payroll administration and reporting.
Additional Responsibilities
- Review of vendor contracts and related invoices review
- Annual review of insurance coverage
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of financial experience.
- Nonprofit finance experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher. CPA or MBA preferred.
Join Us!
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to info@greatswamp.org
Application due by January 30, 2025.
Great Swamp Watershed Association is an equal opportunity employer.
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