Chief Financial Officer

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts premier conservation and preservation organization. TheTrusteespreserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in properties are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations toenjoy inperpetuity and have helped protect more than50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers andour 85000Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website.

The Trustees is one of the largest non-profit institutions in the state of Massachusetts welcoming more than2million visitors annually. The first private non-profit conservation organization of its kind in the country the Trustees is recognized today as an innovator in protecting the distinct character of regional communities and inspiring a commitment to special places of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value.

Salary:$269500-$346500

Please note that new employees are placed in the rangebetween $269500 and$308000to allow foran equitablestarting salary process and continual salary growth during an employees time at the Trustees.

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification: Full-time Exempt

Job Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston MA

What Youll Do:

Your Impact:

Wehaveenteredatransformational chapter inourhistorythrough the implementation of For Everyone Foreverour bold strategic plan to save steward and share Massachusetts special places for generations to a key member of the Trustees Executive Team and thought partner to the CEO the CFO will be highly influential in helping to shape the future direction and impact of the have a passion for the Trustees mission and will embody the Trustees values of collegiality integrity resourcefulness and results. The ability to forge collaborative relationships with the operational and programmatic sides of the organization and contribute to an open team-oriented environment is also essential to this role.

TheRole:

You will be a thought partner and strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors helping to shape the organizations vision and dramatically elevating its financial acumen and decision-making capabilities through this pivotal phase of growth and evolution. You will lead thefinancial managementstrategy underpinning the Trustees diverse state-wide network of protected lands historic homes museums and special will oversee the full financial team for the organization including the teams responsible for accounting financial planning & analysis and financial data bring creative and entrepreneurial thinking develop innovative financial insights and solutions to achieve goals including strategies to forecast andoptimizeproperty income earned revenue contributed revenue acquisition of more lands and landmarks and strategic partnerships and affiliations.

Specificallyyoullbe responsible for:

With support from aFinanceteam oftwelve the CFO will:

• Set the financial strategyfor the organization

• Drive a robust planning and analysis function andprovidereal-time insights to the Executive Team and Board including oversight of two committees.

• Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget long-range financial plans and manage systems and procedures to track and report expenses.

• Manage mergers affiliations and contracts analysis of other non-profit organizations and land acquisitions.

• Oversee the organizations endowment cash forecasting accounting systems and auditing.

• Monitor and report on the Trustees assets and liabilities in compliance withgenerally acceptedaccounting principles and all regulatory requirements.

• Ensure that proper systems processes controls and teams are in place to support a dynamic and growing organization.

• In collaboration with Developmentestablishand monitor fundraising benchmarks and long-term financial goals.

• Serve as an ambassador for The Trusteesrepresentingthe organization externally with donors partners and stakeholders across Massachusetts and beyond as needed.

• Travel as needed to support The Trustees priorities andspecial events sometimes requiring evening and weekend work.

Leading Teams

• Bring proven leadership skills and be comfortable witha high levelof visibility responsibility and accountability.

• Delegate among teams across diverse functions and geographies.

• Hirie high performing teams and motivate teams for results.

Building Relationships and Communications

• Effectively leadand collaboratewith an integrated interdisciplinary team of professionals in a goal-oriented environment as well as serveas a key business and thought partner to the CEO.

• Present totheBoard of Directorson a regular basis; comfortable answering probing questions and making researched and thoughtful suggestions.

• Strong listeningwrittenand oral communication skills. Clear thinking; articulate; able to lead informal and formal presentations targeted at different audiences.

• Collaborative; able to lead by example rather than hierarchy.

This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the CEO.

What Youll Need:

The CFO will be a transformation agent who thrives on leading change and impact throughfinancial have the ability to develop articulate and implement a strategicvision in a continuously evolving haveattention to detail to oversee important compliance and accounting functions and attention to risk management. AsCFO you will be a collaborative leader showing passion and commitmentforconservation cultural preservationandpublic engagement.

Skills and Experience:

• 15 years as a proven senior-level financial executive witha track recordof driving growth-oriented financial strategy and building operational strength.
• Diverse and broad financial experience ideally across multiple industrieswithsignificant experiencein nonprofit publicand/orNGOsectorsare preferred.
• Track recordas a strategic partner to leadership in with mergers and acquisitionsarepreferred.
• Excellent analytical conceptual interpersonal strategic modeling budgeting and project management skills.
• Successfulbackground of developing andleveragingcurrent and developingsystems and technology to enhance financial analysis( reportingpredictive modelingAI etc.)
• Sophisticated understanding of non-profit accounting and compliancefunctions
• Experience and ability to communicateand presenthigh-level strategic vision as well as the details associated with variances against budgets/forecasts to the Executive Team and to the Board of Directors.
• Experience in a geographically dispersed and matrixed organization.
• Must be able to set a clear and compelling vision for the financial and business functions and how they can best service the overall goals of the organizationwhile motivating staff and meeting the changing and evolving needs of the organization.
• Must have the highest integrityandsound judgment.
• Certificationor advanced degree preferred (CPA MBA etc.)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Dont quite have all the skills and experience listed above We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Questions Contact our People team at

Your Benefits:

• Sick time: 15 daysper year

• Vacation time: 20 days per year(prorated)

• 12 observed holidays 3 floating

• Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offers additional benefits such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave

• Life Insurance

• 401k with 5% match after 1 year of employment

• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues such as mental health support counseling and financial advice.

• Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

• Day of Wonder: Spend one workday per year to exploring a Trustees property

• Day of Service: Spend one workday per year to helping with a project at a Trustees property

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at .

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