Director of Finance & Operations

Status: Full time, permanent

Application deadline: September 28, 2025

Join a staff of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. The Director of Finance & Operations will provide leadership and oversight in the financial matters of Chippewa Nature Center and join a mission-based team dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Job Summary: The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for the financial management and reporting of the financial position and activity for this environmental education, non-profit organization. Responsibilities include day-to-day financial operations, receipts, disbursements, payroll, accounting, insurance, banking, financial records, capital expenditure accounting, managing the human resource requirements as related to personnel information and benefits, planning and preparing budgets, maintaining all legal documents for the Nature Center and tracking the organization's capital assets. This person also serves as a key member of the Leadership Team and plays a key role in helping to manage an operating budget of over $3 million.

Objective: To provide guidance and insight into the financial management of Chippewa Nature Center, an environmental education, non-profit organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Department Director:

Serve as an active, cooperative member of CNC's leadership team promoting the mission and vision of the organization

Provide input to and implement CNC's strategic direction as it relates to finance, compliance and operations

Financial Management:

Assure CNC compliance with IRS 501(c)3 regulations and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations

Maintain all financial records and documentation and oversee and process receipts and disbursements

Manage the payroll and accounts payable activities, including adequate internal controls

Monitor status of accounts receivable and follow-up with past due invoices

Complete bank reconciliations and monthly financial statement and reports

Coordinate the annual audit, working with contract auditor, executive director, staff and board; takes actions to improve business practices on audit recommendations

Assist with grants management and financial reporting to donors

Serve as secretary for Board of Directors Finance/Endowment Committee

Attend monthly Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings

Work with Executive Director and Leadership Team in preparing annual budgets

Make arrangements for completion of 990 and other government reports, including 941 Q. Federal withholding, 5500 Annual Retirement Plan, Michigan Tax withholding and Sales Tax

Prepare periodic reporting and payment of payroll withholding taxes, unemployment taxes, and sales taxes

Review general insurance package to ensure adequate and cost-effective coverage

Prepare monthly financial reporting as required by the Board of Directors, Executive Director and Leadership Team

Assist Executive Director and Board with financial forecasting and planning

Personnel:

Supervise Visitor Engagement Coordinator and Visitor Services staff

Assist Executive Director in monitoring and maintaining Human Resource compliance, including CNC's personnel policy

Administer fringe benefits programs, including managing staff benefits, e.g., health, 403(b), flexible spending accounts, etc

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