Finance Director

~ The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and supporting U.S. national marine sanctuaries. ~

Our mission is to enhance national marine sanctuaries in their goal to protect essential U.S. marine areas and to ensure a healthy ocean, with a vision to strengthen and expand the network of national marine sanctuaries for the benefit of current and future generations.

Through public-private partnerships, NMSF fosters scientific research, funds conservation projects, supports educational programs, and advocates for public policies on behalf of these special places representing the best hope for our ocean and Great Lakes.

Among NMSF's signature programs is its Capitol Hill Ocean Week, the largest annual marine-related symposium in Washington DC, and its Ernest Hollings Ocean Awareness Trust Fund, which provides grants for promoting public awareness on ocean-related issues. The national marine sanctuary system consists of 14 sites, with more than 170,000 square miles of area in the ocean and Great Lakes, stretching from the Florida Keys to the Hawaiian Islands and from the shore of Lake Huron to the Gulf of Mexico. More information can be found on our website.   

Position Overview

NMSF seeks a Finance Director to support the financial function of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in business and/or nonprofit accounting who would like exposure to a range of accounting activities in a team-oriented environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and some relevant work or internship experience. A full job description follows. 

The Finance Director will play a key role within the finance team that is responsible for managing all aspects of accounting for a nonprofit organization that both conducts its own programs and serves as fiscal sponsor for marine sanctuaries and related programs worldwide. The Finance Director will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of all general ledger accounting, payroll, and cash management and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The position is based in the NMSF headquarters office in Silver Spring, MD.

Responsibilities 

• Full cycle general ledger management including the reconciliation of specified balance sheet accounts and Trial Balance. Production of monthly financial statements in concert with CFO.
• Process and manage all aspects of payroll through the approved payroll service. Associated reconciliation and entries as needed.
• Responsible for receipt and tracking of all pledge and other irregular entries that affect the general ledger. 
• General troubleshooting, responding to inquiries internally and from the field and producing ad hoc reports on request.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant major and at least five-years experience of bookkeeping and/or accounting in an A-133 grant-making environment. We seek: 

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Google Mail. Intacct experience a big plus, but not required. 
• Ability to execute and ensure compliance with all approved organizational policies and procedures.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent organization, required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Enjoy challenging, fast-paced organizations dedicated to an idealistic mission.

Compensation and Benefits: The Finance Director will be paid an annual salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include health and dental insurance, a retirement plan (a 403(b) plan for non-profit organizations), a generous leave policy and public transportation subsidy. 

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to email both a cover letter and resume, Attn: Human Resources.
• No phone calls please.

~ NMSF is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees. ~