Director of Finance/Managing Director of Finance

Description

Pine Tree Society is seeking a Director of Finance to provide mission-driven leadership and overall direction for all financial management, accounting, and budgeting functions on behalf of the President & CEO. This role ensures the fiscal health and sustainability of Pine Tree Society and provides strategic financial guidance in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. 

Job Summary

The Director of Finance oversees department operations, staff development, financial planning and reporting, internal controls, and compliance for Pine Tree Society.  

This position requires a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to building a team-oriented, collaborative, and supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build effective systems, teams, coach and develop others, and to lead through change and new strategic initiatives.   

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Finance Department Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.  
• Develop team members through performance evaluation, effective communication, ongoing coaching, establishing clear expectations, and empowering professional growth and development.   
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. 
• Ensures the development, implementation, maintenance, and regular review of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.   
• Responsible for regular and timely month-end and year-end close process and prepare financial reports including financial statements, analysis, and performance measures for internal and external stakeholders.   
• Oversees the analysis, planning, preparation and management process for the Society’s budget, and presents the annual budget to the Financial Committee and Board of Directors for review and approval.?  
• Oversees all funds, accounts and balances and maintains an excellent working relationship with all financial institutions, funders, regulators, auditors and creditors.   
• Ensures proper and adequate preparation for annual financial and organizational practice audit(s) working with external and internal partners. 
• Oversees and supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable teammates. 

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• At least five years’ experience in a senior management role. 
• A background in nonprofit or education finance preferred but not required.  
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in business, accounting, nonprofit management, or closely related fields is preferred. 

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to advancing the critical mindsets of Pine Tree Society:? 
• We don’t say we can’t, we say, how can we. 
• We collaborate to improve, grow, and meet goals.??  
• We meet the needs of our teams so they can better meet the needs of the people they serve. 
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a supportive work environment aligned with Pine Tree Society's values of: respect and inclusion, communication and accountability, client-centric approach. continuous improvement and innovation, and care for employee well-being.? 
• Ability to organize time effectively and remain flexible to meet occasionally competing demands requiring time and attention.   
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Ability to compose correspondence and other written material that is creative, concise and demonstrates good command of the English language.   
• Ability to travel and maintain work hours that may extend beyond a 40-hour work week.   

Job Types: Full-time, Salary.

Location: Hybrid

Rate of pay: $95,000-$130,000 annually - based on experience level.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to being a part of a supportive and impact focused team, our team members also enjoy a competitive benefit package that includes the following offerings:

• Comprehensive health, and vision insurance options for you and your family, as well as employer paid dental insurance.
• Paid life insurance and short-term disability
• A generous paid time off (PTO) accrual policy that includes 15 days/year to start, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays of your choice)
• Retirement plan with employer match and annual discretionary contributions
• Paid training, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Tuition advancement program of up to $5,250 a year for degree programs at an accredited college or university
• An extensive Employee Assistance Program (includes free counseling, mental health support, wellness resources, financial education support, and more!)
• Access to discounted rates on voluntary insurances (includes accident, illness, cancer, additional life, and disability insurances)

About Pine Tree Society

Since 1936, Pine Tree Society has been proudly supporting Mainers with disabilities breakdown barriers and lead active, socially connected lives. Our services include Pine Tree Camp, two Community Support Programs, Case Management Services, Sign Language Interpreting, Audiology, Speech/Language Services, and our Early Learning Center.