Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO - Bar Harbor, United States - Access Philanthropy

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VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION


ANDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

FRIENDS OF ACADIA
Bar Harbor, Maine

This leadership position works closely with the CEO and the
Board of Directors through policy and committee work and
collaborates with staff across all departments. This position
oversees financial management, information technology, risk
management, office and facilities management, and construction
project management. This position works with the CEO and Board to
help guide the overall direction of FOA.

This position is responsible for long-term financial planning,
preparing the annual operating budget, projecting near, and
long-term cash flow needs, working with our external auditors to
ensure a fair and accurate representation of our financial position
and to prepare and file IRS Form 990.The position also
has administrative oversight of $80 million in invested funds.

Other core functions include managing information technology,
and ensuring information technology practices and protections are
in place to protect against cyber-crime, analyzing and approving
all contracts. The CFO serves as a member of the FOA staff
management team and fosters strong communication and collaboration
across departments to help build an effective organization and
positive work environment.

Community collaboration and development of key external
relationships is also expected of the incumbent.
Living in one of the immediate or surrounding Acadia
NPS communities is necessary for the incumbent to support FOA
relationships.

This position is responsible for serving as the principal staff
support for the FOA Investment Committee, Finance Committee, and
Audit Committee. Additionally, this position prepares quarterly and
annual financial statements and presents this information to the
committees and the board. The CFO also provides support to
program and development staff to ensure timely, accurate and useful
reporting to funders, foundations, and partners.

The CFO supervises the Accounting Manager, the Operations
Manager & Systems Administrator, and will provide back-up if
necessary.



QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business and at
least five years of successful work experience as a Chief Financial
Officer.

5-10 years of successful experience leading and managing
teams

Demonstrated experienceworking with Boards, Board
Committees, and investment of organizational resources.

Strong people skills and the ability to work in a
team-oriented, and highly collaborative environment.

Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a
fast-paced environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

The position will require some evening and weekend hours to
support organizational activities.

Must possess strong working knowledge and proficiency with
Raiser's Edge, Financial Edge and the Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERED

QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA preferred.

IT Operations Management experience preferred.

Experience with commercial construction project management
desired.

Friends of Acadia is an equal opportunity employer.
Founded
in 1986, the organization's mission is to preserve, protect, and
promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological
vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National
Park and the surrounding community for the inspiration and
enjoyment of current and future generations.

FOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic
information, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in connection
with any aspect of employment at FOA.

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