Director of Finance and Accounting

Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Job Description

BNRC is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting (DFA) to join its administrative team. This is a 20-hour/week, on-site or hybrid position (not remote). The expectation is that the DFA works in our office in Lenox, MA, at least one day per week or four days a month; otherwise, in-office or working at home are both acceptable. 
 
Reporting to the President, the DFA will have overall responsibility for BNRC’s fiscal and HR functions to ensure that BNRC is operating in a fiscally responsible way, using raised funds according to donor intent, adhering to all relevant laws and policies, and stewarding its resources to accomplish its mission.  
 
As a member of the senior management team, the DFA will work with department directors to understand and manage their budgets, project cash flow needs, and plan for the future. Specific responsibilities include:  
 
Financial Management: 
  • Assume responsibility for and oversee BNRC’s financial functions, supervising a part-time bookkeeper. 
  • Manage the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting statements in accordance with GAAP.  
  • Prepare financial reporting materials and metrics for BNRC’s President, senior staff, and Board of Directors.  
  • Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow for administration and programs.  
  • Oversee grant accounting to ensure foundation and government grants and restricted donations are spent in accordance with donor requirements.  
  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance.  
  • Coordinate all tax filings and audit activities.  

Investment Management and Oversight: 
BNRC holds approximately $14 million in board designated, endowed, restricted and unrestricted funds. The DFA will:  
  • Serve as the liaison to BNRC’s investment committee and financial managers. 
  • Implement investment-related decisions made by the Investment Committee.  
  • Prepare quarterly cash availability reports and a summary of investment activities for presentation to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors. 

Human Resources Management and Insurance:
BNRC offers a full slate of benefits including health insurance, 401(k), family leave and other benefits, and strives to have comprehensive, fair, and equitable human resource policies. The DFA will:  
  • Help ensure that all benefit programs are administered and implemented appropriately, including seeking new providers when needed. 
  • Set staff salary structure and annual merit pool in conjunction with the President.  
  • Conduct periodic reviews of business insurance policies and recommend changes to coverage when necessary. 

Other Duties 
  • Collaborate with senior staff to oversee contractors including preparing RFPs, negotiating contracts, ensuring accurate billing and fulfillment of project deliverables.  
  • Serve as a public representative on behalf of the organization to support the President and other senior staff to advance BNRC’s mission and goals. 
 
Qualifications. The successful candidate may not have all these qualifications so if you have some, and/or demonstrably related experience, please go ahead and apply.  
  • At least five to eight years of professional experience, including managing the finance and administration of a high-growth organization (preference given to nonprofit experience).  
  • Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) in Business, Management, or Finance; special preference for Sustainable MBA. CPAs also welcome to apply.  
  • Experience with accounting requirements related to land conservation.  
  • Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.  
  • Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks.  
  • Experience should include budgeting, as well as working with fundraising, auditors, contractors and lawyers.  
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.  
  • Proven effectiveness leading a finance team.  
  • Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having developed and implemented new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment.  
  • Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail oriented. 
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to BNRC’s mission 
 
Compensation: Hourly rate of $60 – $70, depending on experience 
 
Benefits Include:  
  • Medical and dental coverage 
  • Holidays and PTO pro-rated to match part-time schedule 
  • Flexible hours and hybrid remote/office work 
  • 401(k) and employer contribution 
  • Travel reimbursement 
  • A great team of coworkers in a welcoming office setting in Lenox, Massachusetts 

Start date: Position available now; resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 
 
To apply: Email your cover letter and resume to jobs@bnrc.org with “Director of Finance and Accounting” in the subject line.  
 
Please note: This position requires proof of up-to-date Covid vaccination. 
 
BNRC is an equal opportunity employer.  
BNRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, status as disabled or Vietnam Era veteran or status in any group protected against discrimination by federal, state, or local law.  
 
We welcome applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, and veterans. BNRC is actively engaged in ensuring its properties are welcoming to all, and in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work.  
 
Though the job described above will begin entirely or almost entirely in English, BNRC welcomes interest from bilingual candidates who can support the organization in being more inclusive in its work.