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An organisation is searching for a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, please see some of their job details below. Responsibilities Effective change management: due to the high level of growth over the past few years, this individual will need to assess and implement new systems and processes that are able to scale with the organization. Excellent communication skills: this individual will need to be an excellent communicator at all levels within the organization, including the Board and key Board committees such as the Administration/Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees. Also, they must provide external stakeholders with clear and concise communications when needed. Ability to see the big picture but also able to dig into and understand the details: this individual will need to establish a roadmap for each of their four departments that provides the overarching vision for the next 1-3 years. To do this effectively, they will need to understand the complexities of the Mass Audubons various business lines, funding streams, and mission elements. Effective team building skills: this individual will need to build and retain a high performing and highly motivated team that prioritizes a superb level of customer service throughout the organization. Proven Track Record/Ability to: Build, implement, and manage financial systems, long-range financial planning, budgets, and capital spending plans. Provide financial and operational reporting/analysis supporting our public disclosure and high-quality decision-making on important initiatives and capital projects. Provide leadership to administrative operations for the mailroom, front desk, and headquarters maintenance. Develop strong working relationship with the Governing Board, especially members of the Administration/ Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees. Qualifications At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications: Masters degree in Business, Management, or Finance. 15 years of experience in finance and administration with significant experience managing a large finance and/or operations team. Strong analytical and financial modeling and forecasting skills as well as knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for nonprofits and government contract regulations; if coming from the for-profit world, significant nonprofit board experience is required. Ability to be a strategic and operational thought partner to the President and CEO. Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on financial data to inform decision-making and strategy. Demonstrated experience in improving business effectiveness and efficiency and identifying and implementing best practices. Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems. Knowledge of human resources best practices and experience in HR policy development, including experience promoting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and experience implementing strategic human resources initiatives. Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with Information Technology staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment. Exceptional judgement, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive situations and matters. Leadership in executing strategy for dynamic and changing organizations. Expertise in risk management for a complex enterprise. Strong communication skills. Experience in managing and improving capital assets. A commitment to protecting the nature of Massachusetts and inspiring a love of nature in everyone. Compensation, Benefits and Perks This positions pay range is $230,000-$250,000 per year; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. Work Schedule Full time schedule of 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend obligations. J-18808-Ljbffr Mass Audubon

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